Collins v. Roth

[1] This is an action to recover money deposited under a real estate contract. The case was tried to the court without the aid of a jury. Judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff for the sum of $1250, and defendant has appealed.

[2] The facts are that on July 14, 1947, the parties entered into a written contract wherein plaintiff agreed to purchase from defendant a portion of Lot 105 in The City of Columbia, Missouri, the street address being 802 Cherry. The purchase price was $12,500, payable as follows: $1500 on execution of the contract, $3000 on delivery of the deed and the balance of…