Parkhurst v. Maynard

This case arises out of a bill in equity brought for specific performance of an accepted option to purchase certain land. The case was heard by a master who found certain facts. It is before this court on an appeal by the defendant Maud A. Doane from a final decree entered in the Superior Court.

It appears from the findings that in July, 1929, one George B. Doane, husband of the defendant Maud A. Doane, executed and delivered to the plaintiff the following option to purchase a certain parcel of land: “July 26,1929 Mr. H. S. Parkhurst Onset, Massachusetts Dear Sir: — In consideration of the sum…