Federal Land Bank of Wichita v. Beck

BRICE, Chief Justice.

This action was brought by appellee to< recover possession of certain real estate and for damages for the retention thereof. It is not a statutory action in ejectment.. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the appellee and assessed its damages at the sum of $85.

On July 7th, 1937, the appellee by written contract sold, and agreed conditionally to convey, to appellant John L. Beck 1,200 acres of land for an agreed consideration of $3,600, to be paid as follows: $50 upon execution of the contract, the receipt of which was acknowledged; $550< upon approval of title, and…