La Bounty v. Brumback

A number of errors are assigned by plaintiff in error herein. They will be considered in inverse order.

Is the case improperly brought?

Counsel is correct in quoting Section 8510, G-eneral Code,- to the effect that contracts involving the sale of real estate or an interest therein must be in writing and signed by the person parting with the title or possession. It is likewise the law that a lease for more than three years must be attested and acknowledged.

This was an action for money and an accounting only. It was tried to the court. The trial court heard the evidence, and dismissed La Bounty’s…