Meshew v. Southworth

Complainant filed this bill in October, 1901, to obtain a decree for- the specific performance of a land contract. From a decree dismissing the bill of complaint, the complainant, has brought the case here by appeal.

The material portions of the written contract are as follows:

“This agreement, made and entered into this 10th day of August, 1901, by and between Charles H. Meshew, party of the first part, and Mrs. C. E. Southworth and husband, R. W. Southworth, parties of the second part, all of Dowagiac, Michigan, witnesseth:

“ That the party of the first part, for and in consideration of the…