Petersen v. Olson

This is a specific performance action. It pertains to a contract entered into July 15, 1941, between plaintiff and Mabel Bennett, now deceased. The contract involved an option of purchase as to a farm of 70.82 acres in Cass County, the management of same, and division of net income. Defendant Marjorie J. Olson is the daughter of Bess Pedersen, also deceased, who was the heir and grantee under deeds from Mabel Bennett’s other heirs. Upon Mrs. Pedersen’s death Mrs. Olson became the owner of the fee title to the land, subject to the agreement between plaintiff and Mabel Bennett. The trial court…