Wagner v. Cheney

This action was brought to enforce the specific performance of a contract for the sale of real estate. A decree was entered in the court below in favor of the plaintiff* from which the defendant Cheney appeals.

It is alleged in the petition in substance that on the 28th day of April, 1879, Cheney entered into a contract in writing with one Nancy E. King, whereby he sold to said King or her assigns the north-east quarter of sec. 31,-town 6 north, range 11 east, for the sum of $1,200, of which sum $200 was paid at the date of the contract, and the remainder to be paid- in ten annual payments,…