Edmonds v. Galey

The appeal before us involves an action for specific performance. Charles L. Galey and Frances M. Galey (plaintiffs) purchased land from Lallie E. Edmonds and Ralph B. Edmonds (defendants) under an agreement for warranty deed. The action requires an interpretation of the following provision which was contained in the sales agreement:

“For and in consideration of the further sum of $1.00 to them in hand paid by the Buyers, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Sellers do hereby covenant and agree that if they ever move from the premises now owned by them joining the…