Parkinson v. Roberts

OPINION

This is a suit by a “buyer” of real estate to recover from the “seller” a down payment after the seller had allegedly refused to complete the transaction. The salient facts shown by the record are: On May 19, 1956, plaintiff, Harry A. Parkinson, signed a Standard Purchase Offer, Acceptance and Receipt, 1 offering to buy some thirty-six acres of land for a total price of $32,500: $2,000, deposit; $7,400, cash upon delivery of acceptable warranty deed; balance, $23,100, installment note and mortgage. Defendants, Fred M. and Mildred A. Roberts, the owners of the property, accepted the…