Burke v. Seely

In 1859, one Evans took possession of two town lots in Tip-ton, the property of W. T. Seely, now deceased, and built a house upon the same, the said Seely furnishing the. greater part of the lumber. Evans testifies that he went into possession with the knowledge of Seely; that there iras no writing between them;, that he expected to pay what the lots were worth, but no price was agreed upon, while the answer of Seely’s heirs admits that the price ivas $100; but it is undisputed that the contract ivas verbal, if one was made; that Evans paid nothing upon it, and that Seely advanced for the…