Allen v. Dailey

Plaintiff brought this suit to obtain and was granted a decree requiring specific performance of an alleged contract for the sale of real property situate on Western Avenue, Los Angeles, from which decree defendant appeals.

The suit was instituted against James S. Dailey, the owner of the property, who was a resident of Chicago, but his death occurred prior to trial and thereupon his wife, having been appointed special administratrix, was substituted as party defendant. Plaintiff was a licensed realtor residing in Los Angeles, and maintained an office near the property in question. The…