McLaughlin v. Thomas
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Action to recover damages for alleged breach of contract to purchase a stallion, and for a decree requiring the defendants to execute joint and several notes for the purchase price, brought to the Superior Court in Hartford County and tried to the jury before Reed, J.; verdict and judgment for, the defendants, and appeal by the plaintiffs.
1Opinion of the CourtRoraback, J.
The plaintiffs bring this action against five of the signers of a writing which reads as follows:—
“ Simsbury and Vicinity
September, 1907.
Name of Stallion — Esprit. De. Vin 4225
McLaughlin Brothers agree to sell the above named Stallion for $3,600 to the other undersigned subscribers, who, wishing to improve their stock, agree to pay McLaughlin Brothers $300 for each share in said Stallion.
Capital Stock, $3,600. No. of Shares, 12.
Payments to be made in cash; or one-third in one year, one-third in two years, and one-third in three years, after July 1, 1908, secured by joint and several…
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