Bredesen v. Nickolay
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Scott county for specific performance of a contract and for $200 damages. The case was tried before Tifft, J., who made findings and ordered judgment in favor of plaintiff. From an order denying her motion for a new trial, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHallam, J.
Defendant is the record owner of a house and lot in New Prague. The lot is 66 feet east and west 'by 165 feet north and south. In October, 1918, plaintiff and defendant entered into a written contract, whereby defendant agreed to convey the property to plaintiff by warranty deed for a consideration of $1,200. This action was brought to enforce specific performance of that contract. The trial court found for plaintiff and ordered judgment decreeing specific performance by defendant on payment of the unpaid balance of the purchase price. Defendant appeals.
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