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Bright v. James

Supreme Court of Rhode Island

Decided January 13, 1913PublishedCited by 3 opinions

Bill in Equity for specific performance.

1Opinion of the CourtJohnson, J.

This is a suit in equity brought in the Superior Court for the county of Washington for the specific performance of a contract for the sale of certain real estate in said county described in the bill. It was brought by the vendee, Robert L. Bright, against the vendors, George S. James and Abby E. James, his wife, and against Charles Capwell and John H. Capwell, later purchasers from them of certain land and timber included in the contract sued on.

It is admitted that the contract was duly executed on April 25, 1907, and was as follows, omitting the descriptions of the properties included:

“Recei…

2Cases cited14 opinions

  1. President of the Bank of Columbia v. HagnerSupreme Court of the United States · 1828
  2. Leaird v. . SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1871
  3. Mix v. BeachIllinois Supreme Court · 1867
  4. Knott v. James B.Oregon Supreme Court · 1874
  5. Peck v. Brighton Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1873

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Kirkland v. O'KellySupreme Court of Alabama · 1928
  2. Maury v. UnruhSupreme Court of Alabama · 1930
  3. Barden v. SarkinSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1947

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