Epstein Hebrew Academy v. Wondell

STOCKARD, Commissioner.

This is a suit for specific performance of a contract to sell land. The trial court denied the relief sought and plaintiff has appealed. The parties will be referred to as in the trial court.

Defendants, Aloyse W. Wondell and Blanche Laura Wondell, are the owners of a tract of land upon which is located their home situated at 1100 North Hanley Road, University City, Missouri. Plaintiff, The Epstein Hebrew Academy, is a charitable corporation organized for the purpose of maintaining private schools for the education of children of the Jewish orthodox faith.

Mr. Frank L.…