Sharp v. Stacy

SAM D. JOHNSON, Justice.

This is a suit for title and possession of land pursuant to an alleged oral agreement. The jury findings were favorable to the plaintiffs, but the trial court entered judgment non obstante veredicto. The court of civil appeals affirmed. 525 S.W.2d 721. We affirm.

In 1941 Charles Henry Stacy and his wife, Maud Stacy, purchased the 160 acres of land in issue. The consideration for the conveyance was $4,240, of which $500 was paid in cash and the balance was represented by nine notes to be paid over the ensuing ten years. In 1943 Charles Henry and Maud, along with their…