McClain v. Roberts

The real controversy between the parties is, as we view the record, in regard to 1.55 acres of land. In all probability, there would have been no controversy, even • over the 1.55 acres, but for the collapse of the Iowa land boom. There is little, if any, dispute in the record. The case is peculiar in some respects. At the time of the execution of the contract, *1027and at the time plaintiff, as the vendee of the land, commenced his action for specific performance, this and other lands were increasing in value, and plaintiff desired the land. The contract was not to be performed for some eight or…