Degginger v. Martin

This action was commenced by Fanny G. Deg-ginger, a single woman, against J. M. Martin, a widow, to enforce specific performance of a contract to convey real estate. Upon defendant’s motion, the trial court granted a nonsuit and dismissed the action. The plaintiff has appealed.

The appellant alleged that one Charles E. Marvin, a real estate broker, was the respondent’s agent, with authority to procure a purchaser and execute a contract of sale at a stated price and on specified terms; that on September 11, 1906, the agent, Charles E. Marvin, sold to appellant; that in pursuance of his…