Stover v. Holman

Sam Robinson, Associate Justice.

In the year 1922 J. A. Holman died intestate, leaving a widow and seven children, and a homestead consisting of 120 acres. On the 23rd day of July, 1945, appellant, J. S. Stover, entered into a written contract with the widow whereby he agreed to purchase, and Mrs. Holman agreed to sell, the 120 acres. Mrs. Holman agreed to perfect the title and to give Stover possession of the property while necessary procedure was being taken to enable her to give him a warranty deed to the property. The purchase price was $700, of which $10 was paid in cash. On the 12th day…