Bumann v. Maurer

I dissent.

I believe that the certified questions should be answered by this court. The defendants have admitted legal liability by entering into a stipulation under the terms of which they admit the validity of the option agreement and agree to convey the property in accordance with all the requirements of the option with the single exception as to time. The majority, in outlining the facts and procedures in the trial court, correctly noted that:

“Just prior to the trial, the parties stipulated in open court that the Maurers would convey title to the land to the Bu-manns and that the only…