González Muñiz v. Heirs of Martín Quiñones

In the latter part of December 1953, Samuel Martin entered into a sales contract with the plaintiff. All preliminary steps were taken to put it in a public deed. The real property object of the contract was encumbered by a mortgage in favor of the P.R.R.A., and the consent of that agency was necessary in order that the purchaser could take over the debt. The consent was requested and obtained. The notary was instructed to prepare all the papers. It was agreed to sign the deed on December 30.

On the date set for the signing, Samuel Martin refused to sign and informed the plaintiff that another…