Mariana v. Eureka Homestead Soc.

LAND, Justice.

Paul Mariana, plaintiff and appellee, entered into a written contract with the defendant, the Eureka Homestead Society, whereby it agreed to sell, and plaintiff agreed to purchase, certain real estate in the city of New Orleans, for the price of $10,000.

Plaintiff paid the sum of $5,200 at the time -of - the execution of the contract, leaving a balance of $4,800, to be paid within the time stipulated in the contract.

Plaintiff has refused to carry out the contract on the ground that the title of the Eureka Homestead Society to the property is suggestive of serious litigation.

F. J.…