Legal Opinion
Mays v. Burgess
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided January 29, 1945No. 8831PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGroner, C. J.
The case involves the validity of a deed of sale to a house and lot in the City of Washington. The appeal is from a judgment of the District Court setting aside the deed and enjoining appellant Mays from the use and occupancy of the property. The suit arose out of a covenant under seal which recites that — -
“Whereas the said parties hereto desire, for their mutual benefit, as well as for the best interests of the said community and neighborhood, to improve in any legitimate way and further the interests of said community and neighborhood;
*870“Now, Therefore, in consideration of the premises and…
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- Koehler v. RowlandSupreme Court of Missouri · 1918
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3Cited by17 opinions
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