McLean v. Patterson

This is an action in which the plaintiff, as executor of his father, North McLean, seeks to recover damages for the alleged breach by the defendant of her contract to purchase a certain dwelling and land in Washington, Connecticut, from North McLean, for $26,000.

The making of the contract in August of 1952, the payment by the defendant of $2600 on account of the purchase price, and the subsequent notice given by the defendant to the plaintiff that she would not perform the contract are admitted facts on the pleadings. It is also admitted on the pleadings that the plaintiff received and has…