Illinois Supreme Court November 11, 1887 (Bates v. Woodruff)

Mr. Chief Justice Sheldon

delivered the opinion of the Court:

The appellee in this case, Edward M. Woodruff, filed a bill in equity, against the appellant, for a specific performance of a contract to purchase real estate. A demurrer to the bill was overruled, and a decree entered against the appellant, from which he appeals to this court.

The bill alleges that George W.