Miller v. Hancock

Plaintiff instituted this action to enforce the specific performance of an alleged contract for the exchange of certain real property situate in Salt Lake City, Utah. Defendants deny there was any contract for the exchange of the property and allege that any pretended contract is barred by the statute of frauds.

For a definite understanding of the issues, it is necessary to quote the complaint at length:

“Plaintiff complains and alleges:

“I. That at all times hereinafter mentioned plaintiff was the owner of that certain property in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake county, Utah, described as follows:…