Barnett v. Meisterling

Lucius Barnett filed his bill of complaint in the superior court of Cook county against Henry Meisterling for the specific performance of an instrument alleged to be a contract for the sale by Meisterling to Barnett of a certain parcel of real estate. The defendant answered the bill, denying its material allegations and invoking the Statute of Frauds. Upon a hearing a decree of specific performance was rendered. From that decree Meisterling prosecutes this appeal.

The instrument in question is as follows:

“Chicago, III., April 2, 1925.

“Received of Lucius Barnett the sum of $50 as part payment…