Boekelheide v. Snyder

This is an action for specific performance. Margaret L. Snyder, defendant, is the owner of a house and lot in Northville. On September 5, 1945, she sold it to H. H. Boekelheide, the plaintiff, accepted a payment of $50 to apply on the purchase price, and gave plaintiff a signed receipt therefor. Defendant refused to complete the sale and plaintiff then brought this action. The trial resulted in findings and judgment for plaintiff against defendant Margaret L. Snyder, and she appealed.

The receipt given by defendant to plaintiff is in words and figures as follows:

“Received of H. H. Boekelheide…