Rogers v. . McLean

Davies, Ch. J.

This action was commenced for the purpose of effecting a partition and sale of a certain house and lot, whereof Samuel S. Engle died siezed, situated in the city of Sew York. At the sale of said premises, pursuant to the judgment of the Supreme Court, they were struck off to the petitioner, Joseph Richardson, for the sum of $80,250, he being the highest bidder therefor. The said purchaser, objected to the completion of his purchase on various grounds, and declined to complete the same.

Subsequently he presented his petition to the Supreme Court, praying that he might be…