Huffman v. Bradshaw
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 52, April T., 1901, by plaintiff, from decree of C. P. No. 2, Allegheny Co., April T., 1900, No. 288, on bill in equity in case of Joseph E. Huffman v. Florence K. Bradshaw and Jennie Irene Bradshaw, his wife. Bill in equity for specific performance. From the opinion of the court it appeared that on December 14, 1899, Florence K. Bradshaw contracted in writing to sell and convey two lots to Joseph E. Huffman, plaintiff.
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Appeal, No. 52, April T., 1901, by plaintiff, from decree of C. P. No. 2, Allegheny Co., April T., 1900, No. 288, on bill in equity in case of Joseph E. Huffman v. Florence K. Bradshaw and Jennie Irene Bradshaw, his wife. Bill in equity for specific performance. From the opinion of the court it appeared that on December 14, 1899, Florence K. Bradshaw contracted in writing to sell and convey two lots to Joseph E. Huffman, plaintiff. Mrs. Bradshaw did not join in the agreement. Subsequently the vendee sent to Bradshaw the full amount of the purchase money, and tendered the deed. Mrs. Bradshaw…
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Opinion by
Orlady, J.,
The plaintiff filed a bill for the specific performance of a contract, based upon the refusal of the wife of Florence K. Bradshaw, with whom he had made his contract, to join in the execution of a deed for two lots of ground. The bill, and the testimony taken in its support, contends that the refusal of the wife to join in the conveyance was prompted by the fraudulent suggestion and procurement of the husband so as to induce the plaintiff to pay a higher price for the property, or to withdraw from the contract altogether. The court refused to make a decree for specific…
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