Marr v. Bradley

Knutson, Justice.

Appeal from an order denying defendant’s motion for a new trial.

On March 81, 1945, Agnes R. Sheff owned and, with her husband, occupied as their homestead lots 1 and 2 of block 7, Baker’s Second Addition to Minneapolis. On that date, Chester A. Marr, plaintiff herein, through J. G-. Goodspeed, who was associated with Nickels & Smith Company, agents of the Sheffs, made an offer to purchase the property for $6,200, of which $100 was paid down, and executed an instrument reading as follows:

“$100.00 3-31-1945

“Received of Chester A. Marr One Hundred Dollars as a guarantee of good…