Erickson v. Nelson

Defendant’s motion to dismiss this appeal must be granted.

Plaintiff brought suit against defendant for specific performance of the following written instrument signed by both parties:

“This is an agreement between L. H. Nelson to sell his 160 acre farm 2 miles South of Kerkhoven to Wilton Erickson for the sum of $205 per acre on the basis of 160 acres. This day of Oct. 16, 1963. The seller to provide clear title and pay the 1963 real estate taxes. The buyer to pay down $500 until the deal is completed.”

Defendant answered on March 18, 1964. Notice of lis pendens was not filed until April 26,…