Spencer

Spencer v. McCament

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1907 Cal. App. LEXIS 45·7 Cal. App. 84·93 P. 682
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaDecember 5, 1907Civ. No. 437.California712 words

Opinion

lead Opinion

Shaw, J.

This is an action to enforce specific performance of a contract to convey real estate. Judgment was rendered for plaintiff, from which, and an order denying his motion for a new trial, defendant prosecutes this appeal.

The contract, dated November 9, 1905, is set out in ltaec verba in the complaint. The consideration for the purchase was $1,350. The sum of $50 was paid upon execution of the contract, which provided that $100 was to be paid upon the execution and delivery of a good and sufficient deed, and $600 on or before one year from date, and $600 on or before two years from date. It was also provided that if the remaining payments be not made according to this agreement and contract, the above-mentioned deposit of $50 should be forfeited without recourse. The contract also contained the following clause: 1 ‘ This sale is on the condition that the planing-mill and appurtenances shall be moved from the north side of Center street within 30 days. ’ ’

Plaintiff alleges that on December 7, 1905, he paid the $100 mentioned in the contract and duly performed on his part all of the conditions of said contract, but that defendant refuses to make the conveyance of the property in…

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