Corrigan v. Ralph

This is an appeal from a decree dismissing a bill filed by appellant, Thomas B. Corrigan, against Patrick Ralph, for the specific performance of a contract to convey eighty acres of land.

The bill alleges Patrick Ralph was the owner of the land on September 9, 1909, and on that day entered into a written agreement with appellant to sell and convey to him said land. The contract, the performance of which is sought to be enforced, was dated September 9, 1909, in and by which Patrick Ralph agreed to convey to appellant, in fee simple, clear of all encumbrances, by good and sufficient warranty…