Roehrs v. Thompson

Action of unlawful detainer involving a 242-acre farm in Martin county and originating in justice court, where plaintiff had judgment of restitution. On defendant’s appeal to the district court, upon trial de novo without a jury, plaintiff again prevailed. The present appeal is by defendant from the order denying his motion for a new trial.

March 21, 1927, defendant conveyed the farm to plaintiff by warranty deed. Twenty-four days thereafter, April 14, plaintiff and defendant entered into a contract for the purchase of the land by defendant, who went into or remained in possession under that…