Barker v. McKellar

Respondent brought this action for specific performance of an oral contract to convey certain land near Huetter, Idaho. From a decree awarding compensation for permanent improvements in lieu of specific performance, and an order striking notice of motion for a new trial, defendant appeals.

Appellant is the uncle of respondent’s wife. The court found: That appellant on March 12, 1929, was the owner of the northwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 4, township 50 north, range 4, W. B. M., in Kootenai county; that said land was of little value, and in furtherance of a desire to…