Kilcoin v. Ortell

This was a bill for specific performance brought by appellant against appellees to enforce a contract between the parties with reference to a trade as to certain real estate. The cause was referred to a master, who reported in favor of allowing the prayer of the bill for specific performance. On a hearing before the chancellor the master’s recommendations were overruled and a decree entered dismissing the bill for want of equity. From that decree this appeal has been taken.

The contract is dated April 23, 1920, was signed by the parties hereto, and is as follows: “R. F. Wood, L. Ortell trade…