Davis v. Pfeiffer

This was a bill filed in the circuit court of St. Clair county by Davis to reform a written instrument, which he regards as a contract for the sale of real estate, and to compel the specific performance of the contract as reformed. Pfeiffer was the sole defendant. A hearing was had before the chancellor upon bill, answer and replication. The bill was dismissed for want of equity, and Davis appeals.

The instrument in question, as signed, is in the words and figures following, to-wit:

“East St. Louis, May 21, 1903.

“Received of G. W. Davis and H. A. Vrooman $200, to be applied to part payment of…