Claude v. Richardson

Tbe parties hereto entered into a written, agreement for tbe sale of 80 acres of land. Tbe Claudes paid $600 down and promised to pay “ tbe balance, five thousand dollars, on March 1, 1903, upon tbe execution of deed and abstract showing a clear and perfect title and taxes all paid.” The defendant furnished an abstract in January preceding the date of performance, and this was submitted to an attorney for examination, who made certain requisitions, among which was the satisfaction of a mortgage of $3,400 on the land. His opinion was sent to the defendant, who responded January 24, 1903, that…