Gaines v. Murphy

MILLIKEN, Justice.

Appellant, Gaines, originally brought this action against the appellee, Murphy, and a real estate agent by the name of Michael in which he sought to obtain possession of his property and damages for the withholding of it. Gaines had authorized Michael to seek a purchaser for the property upon terms to be approved by Gaines, and Murphy was the intended purchaser.

Murphy paid Michael $300 down payment on the purchase price and moved into possession of the property. However, Gaines did not approve the proposed sale and brought this action to dispossess Murphy and for damages…