Weaver v. Shenk
Citations
- 154 Pa. 206
- 26 A. 811
- 1893 Pa. LEXIS 870
Syllabus
<p>Equity — Specific performance of personal contract — Jurisdiction.</p> <p>The Supreme Court will of its own motion dismiss'a bill in equity which is a mere attempt to enforce specifically a personal contract for which there is an adequate remedy at law.</p> <p>Contract uncertain in terms — Patent—Practical operation.</p> <p>An agreement, in consideration of a half interest in a patent for railroad switch points and frogs, to “ furnish and pay all moneys necessary to procure the patent and to put the same into practical operation,” without naming the amount, or stating what is meant by the words “ practical operation ” or the word “ necessary,” cannot be specifically enforced in equity.</p>
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- allowing die employer to take a 50 percent offsel/credit where the employer paid for 50 percent of the benefits
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Judges: Green, McCollum, Paxson, Sterrett, Williams
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