Schultz v. Williams

Nelson, J.-

In 1927 the defendant was the owner of a farm located in Kenosha county. He was desirous of renting it so that he might be relieved of its burdens and devote himself to another occupation. He learned that Fred Schultz, a brother of the plaintiff, might be interested in renting it. As a result of oral negotiations it was agreed between the defendant and Schultz that the latter would rent the farm. He thereafter entered into its occupancy. Just what the terms of the preliminary oral agreement were does not very satisfactorily appear. However, within two or three days after Schultz…