Holzapfel v. Brueggman

OPINION

GREEN, Chief Justice.

Appellant, William E. Holzapfel, brought suit against appellees for specific performance of a written contract for the sale of land. The contract was between appellant as buyer and appellee Brueggman as seller. Appellee Lewis Vowell was named a defendant because after the contract was made, he purchased the land from Bruegg-man, and was claiming title.

The case was tried before the court and jury. After the close of the evidence on June 8, 1965, the trial court directed counsel for both parties to submit in writing at 9:00 a. m. on June 10, such special issues as…