Poley v. Lacert

This is an appeal from a decree foreclosing a bond for a deed. The transcript shows that on March 26, 1895, plaintiff entered into a contract with defendant whereby he agreed, in consideration of the payment of $1,568, to sell and convey to him about six acres of land in Wallowa County, and, as appurtenant thereto, “the exclusive water right to sufficient water to operate one thirty-inch water wheel,” placed in a sawmill on said land; *167that the purchase price was evidenced by defendant’s promissory notes, payable on the dates and for the respective sums as follows: September 1, 1895, $500;…