Lopeman v. Colburn

Root, O.

Suit for specific performance of an alleged contract for the sale of 200 acres of land situated in Merrick county. Decree for defendants, and plaintiff appeals.

Although, pending the negotiations between plaintiff and George W. Colburn, an attempt was made to vest title to the real estate in controversy in Lyde Colbnrn, wife of George W. Colburn, we shall treat the subject matter as if George W. Colburn had not conveyed the land, and shall refer to him as the defendant. The land is not described by section in the correspondence of the parties, but the evidence discloses that defendant…