Henley v. . Holt

"WiNBORNE, J.

The principal question raised on tbis appeal is whether tbe plaintiff was prejudiced on tbe trial below by tbe exclusion of proper evidence for tbe consideration of tbe jury on tbe determinative issue. We think so.

Plaintiff seeks to establish a parol trust, alleging that be and defendant Floyd Holt entered into a trust agreement after tbe foreclosure sale, whereby tbe land was to be purchased by Holt for tbe benefit of the plaintiff. Considerable evidence offered by plaintiff tending to show negotiations and agreements with Holt concerning tbe purchase of tbe land, prior to tbe…