Libman v. Levenson
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Bill in equity, filed in the Superior Court on April 23, 1920, for specific performance of a contract in writing for the sale by the plaintiff to the defendant of land and buildings thereon in that part of Boston known as Dorchester; also a Bill in equity, filed in the Superior Court on May 19,1920, by the defendant in the first suit against the plaintiff therein, alleging the partial destruction of the premises described in the opinion and seeking a termination of this…
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Bill in equity, filed in the Superior Court on April 23, 1920, for specific performance of a contract in writing for the sale by the plaintiff to the defendant of land and buildings thereon in that part of Boston known as Dorchester; also a Bill in equity, filed in the Superior Court on May 19,1920, by the defendant in the first suit against the plaintiff therein, alleging the partial destruction of the premises described in the opinion and seeking a termination of this agreement and a repayment of the sum of $200 which had been paid toward the purchase price. In the Superior Court the suits…
1Opinion of the CourtRugg, C. J.
These are cross suits in equity. On March 31, 1920, the parties entered into a contract in writing whereby Libman agreed to sell a tract of real estate for $2,000 above an existing mortgage and Levenson agreed to purchase and pay for the same, "Papers to pass ... on or before April 10, 1920.” The real estate “as described in the agreement consists of a parcel of land numbered 202-208A Washington Street, Dorchester District of Boston, comprising 7,030 square feet of land and a one story brick block of six (6) stores thereon,” built in 1916.
On or about April 5, 1920, a retaining wall on the…
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