dependent covenants
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 26 U.S. 455 - The President Directors and Company of the Bank of Columbia v. Peter Hagner · 1828Most cited · 128 citing opinions
contracts for sale of land
In contracts of this description, the undertakings of the respective parties are always considered dependent, unless a contrary intention clearly appears. A different construction would in many cases lead to the greatest injustice, and a purchaser might have payment of the consideration money enforced upon him, and yet be disabled from procuring the property, for which he paid it.
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