Bentley v. Young
Supreme Court of Georgia
Equitable petition. Before Judge Pendleton. Eulton superior court. October 31, 1916. , The plaintiff brought his petition against Young and Mrs. Young. The. material allegations of the petition are in substance as follows: The plaintiff was negotiating for the purchase of a machinery plant from one Sterchi upon terms that would make the purchase profitable and advantageous to petitioner.
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Equitable petition. Before Judge Pendleton. Eulton superior court. October 31, 1916. , The plaintiff brought his petition against Young and Mrs. Young. The. material allegations of the petition are in substance as follows: The plaintiff was negotiating for the purchase of a machinery plant from one Sterchi upon terms that would make the purchase profitable and advantageous to petitioner. He did not-have the money with which to effect the contemplated purchase, but certain named persons, being advised of the terms upon which he could effect the purchase, indicated to him their willingness to…
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, P. J.
(After stating the facts.)
1. Upon the trial of the ease the evidence of the plaintiff- tended to sustain the allegations that the plant for the manufacture of furniture was to be purchased, that title was to be taken in the name of Young, and that the plaintiff was to have a half interest in the property, which was to be conveyed to him subsequently to the purchase by Young. The evidence tending to show that there was an understanding that the plaintiff was to have the alleged interest in the property was all in parol, which fact did not appear from the petition. The testimony of the…
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