Beagle v. Harby
New York Supreme Court
Appeal from circuit court, Delaware county. Action by George W. Beagle against Robert Harby and Joseph Harby for breach of contract. From a judgment for plaintiff, and from an order denying defendants’ motion for a new trial made on a case and exceptions, defendants appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtMartin, J.
The facts in this case, so far as relate to the questions presented on this appeal, can be briefly stated. The action was to recover damages for the breach of a contract. The contract as alleged, and found by the jury, was that the plaintiff would transfer to the defendants his farm for the sum of $2,200; that the defendants would sell it to one Olmstead, if possible, and get the highest price they could obtain, and divide equally with the plaintiff any sum they should receive for. it in excess of the price paid. In pursuance of this agreement the plaintiff deeded his farm to the ■defendants,…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Thomas v. . ScuttNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
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- Juilliard v. . ChaffeeNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
- Routledge v. . Worthington Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Engelhorn v. . ReitlingerNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
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