Espy v. Eells

This is a bill in equity to obtain specific performance of an alleged contract to sell real estate on Martha’s Vineyard, or in the alternative to obtain damages. One Styron and his wife were permitted to intervene. The plaintiff appealed from a final decree dismissing the bill. The evidence is reported. The facts are stated, except as otherwise indicated, on the basis of a very complete report of material facts.

Mrs. Bells listed her residential shore front property on Vineyard Harbor with a broker named Cronig and “with at least one other broker .... No special authority was given . . . [to]…