Schwab v. Schwab

The complaint of the appellee is for the recovery of the possession of real estate and is in the usual form. The appellant answered in denial, and also filed a counter-claim.

The counter-claim alleges, in substance, that the appellant and appellee are brothers; that prior to June 9, 1952, one John M. Harlan was the owner of the land described in the complaint; that prior to said date appellant desired to purchase the real estate from, said owner; that prior to June 9, 1952, “it was agreed” between appellant and appellee “that said real estate would be purchased from said John M. Harlan”; that…