Karrels v. Karrels

One agreeing to convey land to another upon fixed terms may be required to perform even though no written memorandum in compliance with the statute of frauds (sec. 240.08, Stats.) is made, if there has been a part performance and fraud would result from not enforcing the oral agreement. Cutler v. Babcock, 81 Wis. 195, 51 N. W. 420; Estate of Powell, 206 Wis. 513, 240 N. W. 122.

The plaintiffs rest their case upon an oral agreement claimed to have been made effective by reason of what the plaintiffs did in reliance upon the defendants’ promises. They claim the acts on their part, and the…