Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church v. Bransford
Supreme Court of Georgia
Specific performance. Before Judge Hammond. Richmond superior court. June 31, 1930. On December 17, 1919, a contract for sale of real estate was entered into by Mrs. Bransfojd as party of the first part and the plaintiff in error as party of the second part; the former obligáting herself to furnish to the latter a good, marketable title, and to convey by warranty deed.
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Specific performance. Before Judge Hammond. Richmond superior court. June 31, 1930. On December 17, 1919, a contract for sale of real estate was entered into by Mrs. Bransfojd as party of the first part and the plaintiff in error as party of the second part; the former obligáting herself to furnish to the latter a good, marketable title, and to convey by warranty deed. The contract contained this stipulation: “ It is agreed between the parties that if, in the construction of the trust deed from Alfred Baker [hereafter referred to], a question arises over the possibility of issue of Mrs.…
1Opinion of the CourtGilbert, J.
This is a suit for specific performance of a contract for land. Under the pleadings and the agreed statement of facts the court did not err in rendering a decree in favor of plaintiffs.
Judgment affirmed.
All the Justices concur, except George, J., absent. The material part of the trust deed of May 25, 1888, is as follows : “ In trust for the sole and. separate use of Lizzie F. Bransford, daughter of Alfred Baker, for and during her natural life, free from the debts, contracts, liabilities, or control of any husband, and after her death in further trust for the use and benefit of any child or…
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