Patterson v. Harris

Gilbert, Justice.

The suit was in ejectment, the facts being substantially as follows: Patterson was in possession of de_scribed land which had been sold for taxes. The time for redemption had expired, and Hart held title under the tax deed, Patterson continuing in possession. By an oral agreement, Patterson induced Harris to pay Hart the amount required to secure a transfer of title to Harris by quitclaim deed, with the further agreement that Harris would convey the land to Patterson on payment by Patterson to Harris of a specified sum of money. It is admitted by Patterson that no sum of…