Waller v. Nethery

YOUNG, Justice.

Appellant’s suit below was for specific performance of a written contract and title to described realty (valued at $750), alleging full payment of purchase price to original vendor, Dennis Williams, deceased; or if mistaken in this, tendering amounts due, claiming valuable improvements made under long continued occu1 pancy. Defendant answered, asserting absolute title; and that, at most, plaintiff’s right of property was merely as tenant in possession. Upon jury issues and verdict, defendant’s motion for judgment was sustained; that of plaintiff for judgment notwithstanding…