Jones v. Gatewood

HALLEY, Vice Chief Justice.

In January, 19S8, Lester B. Gatewood and Medrith N. Gatewood, husband and wife, hereafter called plaintiffs, began negotia tions with Robert C. Jones, hereafter called defendant, for the purchase of a lot and a house being built thereon in Oklahoma City. On February. 3, 1958, plaintiffs and defendant entered into a written contract, which contained no express warranties, for plaintiffs to purchase the property. Thereafter, in March, 1958, the construction was completed and plaintiffs took possession.

After plaintiffs had been in possession for a few months, they…