Hagan v. Clyde

HOLDEN, J.- —

Appellants W. S. Clyde and Earl H. Clyde owned 23.97 acres of land in Latah county, hereinafter referred to as the 24-acre tract. They were desirous of purchasing an adjoining 400-acre tract owned by the Thompson estate. The matter of purchasing the large tract was discussed with respondent Chris A. Hagan, and an arrangement worked out whereby Hagan would, and did, purchase the 400-acre tract from the estate and thereupon sell the tract to appellants on a term contract. Accordingly, April 7, 1928, W. S. Clyde and wife, Etta M. Clyde, and Earl H. Clyde, then a single man, by…