Ehlen v. Melvin

KAPSNER, Justice.

[¶ 1] Paul Ehlen appeals from a judgment dismissing his action against John M. Melvin and LynnDee Melvin (“Melvins”) to enforce a purchase agreement, from a judgment for costs, and from an amended judgment. We affirm, concluding the district court’s finding the parties did not mutually consent to the purchase agreement is not clearly erroneous.

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[¶ 2] The Melvins own real property in McIntosh County. In February 2011, Kevin Schmitz contacted the Melvins and informed them Ehlen was interested in purchasing the property. Schmitz was interested in leasing some property for…