Sylvester v. Born
Cases that cite this one
13 later published cases cite this decision.
- Finn v. Glick (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div. 1956)
- L. C. S. Colliery, Inc. v. Globe Coal Co. (Pa. 1951)
- Appeal of Gentile (Fayette County Court of Quarter Sessions 1941)
- McClenachan v. Malis (Pa. 1932)
- Walsh v. Powell (Delaware County Court of Common Pleas 1951)
- Martin's Petition (Northumberland County Orphans' Court 1947)
- Morrell v. Broadbent (Pa. 1927)
- Bonner v. Randal (Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas 1925)
- Schermer v. Wilmart (Pa. 1924)
- Estate of Connor (Pa. Super. Ct. 1924)
- Loughney v. Quigley (Pa. 1924)
- Borie v. Satterthwaite (Pa. 1897)
- Borel v. Mead (N.M. 1884)
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Opinion of the Court
The undisputed facts of this case, clearly stated in the report
Decree affirmed, and appeal dismissed, at the costs of appellants.
Concurring Opinion
Opinion concurring,
The agreement was entirely one sided, as it tied up the appellants’ title, and yet allowed the appellee to repudiate the purchase without further liability than the mere forfeiture of the $50 deposit money. I am of opinion that time is of the essence of such a contract, and that a purchaser ought not to be permitted to enforce it in equity after the stipulated period.
The evidence in this case, however, shows that appellant waived the limitation as to time, and that his subsequent refusal to convey was au after-thought growing out of a dispute on another matter. On this ground, I concur in affirming the decree.
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