Stephens v. Nelson

Plaintiff, Monroe Stephens, instituted this action, asking for a decree directing specific performance of a contract to sell real estate. After the trial, the court entered a decree in plaintiff’s favor, providing for specific performance of the following written agreement between the parties:

“Whereas the undersigned Monroe Stephens and O. M. Nelson are contemplating purchasing the property of Mrs. Effie M. Simmons on First Street in Montesano, and said purchases are being consummated simultaneously and mutually, Mr. Nelson is to acquire a warranty deed to portion of lot 6 which he does not…