Saikowski v. Manning

OPINION

FARRIS, Justice.

Appellees brought suit against the appellant for the enforcement of an oral contract rescinding a written contract for the construction and sale of a residence on realty belonging to the appellant. The appellant relies upon TEX.BUS. & COM.CODE ANN. sec. 26.01(b)(4) (Vernon Supp.1986), the Statute of Frauds, in appealing a judgment based upon a jury verdict in favor of the appellees.

We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The contract between the parties provided that the appellant would build a residence on certain real property and convey it to appellees for the purchase…