Vought v. Porter

Appeal from an order denying defendant’s alternative motion for judgment non obstante or a new trial. The facts are stated in Vought v. Porter, 168 Minn. 43, 209 N. W. 642.

Plaintiff in 1919 purchased from Ole Eeierson a farm. He paid $1,000 to apply on the contract. Later he paid another $1,000. He then contracted to sell the farm to one Stultz under a contract giving the purchaser possession. Stultz was unable to make payments, and a contract was made extending the time of payments but giving plaintiff the right of possession for a time. Plaintiff could not make his payments to Eeierson. He…