Murdock v. . Gilchrist

The verbal contract for the sale by the defendant to the Youngs', of the farm of the former, was followed by the vendees taking possession under the contract, and paying part of the purchase-money; and the proof establishes a contract, which, although by parol, could have been enforced in an action by the vendees for a specific performance.

The rights of the parties to this action are the same as as if the preliminary contract had been in writing. It is important to bear in mind their respective obligations under that contract. The negotiation between them was for the purchase and sale of the…