Drake v. Hicks

249 S.W.2d 358 (1952)

DRAKE et al.

v.

HICKS et al.

No. 42778.

Supreme Court of Missouri, Division No. 2.

June 9, 1952.

Witherspoon, Lewis & Draper, St. Louis, for appellants.

William C. Connett, IV, Thomas V. Connelly, St. Louis (Bryan, Cave, McPheeters & McRoberts, St. Louis, of counsel), for respondents.

BENNICK, Judge.

This is a suit for the specific performance of a contract to convey certain real estate known as 4460-62 Enright Avenue, in the City of St. Louis.

The plaintiffs are Kermit Drake and Wylor Dean Drake, his wife, the prospective purchasers of the property. The principal defendant is Fred…