Crews v. Garneau

The plaintiff authorized James P. Brennan, as his agent, to effect the purchase of certain lands belonging to the defendant. The agent was specially instructed as to price and terms of payment, and as to the sort of deed which the plaintiff would accept. He was also given a check for $500, with directions to place it in the hands of Alexander Martin, who was understood to be the defendant’s attorney and adviser, as an earnest of the plaintiff’s sincerity, and to be held by Martin until the consummation of the purchase upon the stipulated terms. Brennan, instead of conforming to his…