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Good brick house'

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From 12 U.S. 471 - Partt and of Others v. Carroll · 1814Most cited · 19 citing opinions

On fair construction the contract requires that the houses should be fit for the habitation of families. No particular degree or kind of finishing is prescribed; but a building cannot be fairly denominated 'a good brick house' until it be rendered a comfortable dwelling, fit for the reception of a tenant.