Ricci v. Saia

GUARINO, J.,

This is an action in equity to compel specific performance.

On July 17, 1979, plaintiff entered into a written agreement of sale to purchase premises 2639 Colorado Street, Philadelphia, Pa., from defendant (seller), record owner, for the price of $32,900. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, settlement was to have taken place on or before December 30, 1979, by delivering a deed and possession. It was after defendant failed to appear on two dates, December 16 and 31, 1979, that this equity action for specific performance was filed.

Apparently, in June, and prior to the date of the…