Parrish v. Koons
Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County
This case came before the Court on a bill filed, by the plaintiff against the defendant, to compel the specific performance of a contract for the sale of a lot of ground, in the county, of Philadelphia. The bill alleged the sale to the defendant, the readiness of the plaintiff- to perform his part of the contract as set forth in the bill, and the refusal of the defendant to comply with his promise by the acceptance of the deed and payment of the purchase-money.
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This case came before the Court on a bill filed, by the plaintiff against the defendant, to compel the specific performance of a contract for the sale of a lot of ground, in the county, of Philadelphia. The bill alleged the sale to the defendant, the readiness of the plaintiff- to perform his part of the contract as set forth in the bill, and the refusal of the defendant to comply with his promise by the acceptance of the deed and payment of the purchase-money. The cause was heard on bill, answer, and proofs; but, as all the facts necessary fully to comprehend the questions decided, as well…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
King, President. —
This case arises under a bill filed by the complainant for the specific execution of a contract for the purchase and sale of a lot of ground in Philadelphia county, entered into by the parties on the 14th of April, 1841. The facts established by the proof, so far as they are important for the clear understanding of the points in controversy, are these: — The complainant and defendant were proprietors as tenants in common in fee of a piece of ground in the Northern Liberties, which was subject to a joint mortgage given by them to the…
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