Consumers Independent Lumber Co. v. Rozema

On or about November 9, 1923, the appellant Henry Meyers entered into a contract in writing for the sale of two lots in the town of Spirit Lake to J. H. Rozema for a consideration of $4000.00. The contract provided that Rozema, “between the date of this instrument and March 1st, 1924, agrees to make improvements upon the above described premises, said improvements to consist largely of enlarging and remodeling the dwelling and said improvements to cost not less than $2,-500.00.”

An oral contract was thereafter entered into by Rozema with appellee lumber company to furnish material for the…