In Re Estate of Sifferman

GREENE, Judge.

This is an action for specific performance of a contract. The dispute concerns a document called “Agreement and Contract” entered into and signed on May 4, 1950, by Thomas A. Sifferman (Tom) and his son, Raymond A. Sifferman (Ray). In the agreement, Ray contracted to buy 160 acres of unimproved land, a part of a 200-acre tract, from his father. The agreement further recited that in consideration of the purchase of the 160 acres, Ray had an option to purchase the remaining 40 acre improved tract from Tom, during Tom’s lifetime should he decide to sell, or within one year after…