Nelson v. Cross

This is an action for specific performance of a contract to convey real estate. The defendants are Orpha Cross and John Cross, wife and husband, and Frank P. Jessup, executor of the estate of William A. Scoville, deceased. The trial court held the contract for naught, dismissed plaintiff’s petition, and quieted title in defendant Orpha Cross. Plaintiff appeals. 'We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

The cause is here for trial de novo under the provisions of section 25-1925, R. R. S. 1943.

The record establishes the following factual situation.

The land involved is an 80-acre tract of farm…