Bank of New Madrid v. Bullock

Action for specific performance of the contract of George Bullock to convey to A. H. Ortman, See. 24, Twp. 21, R. 11, New Madrid County, Mo. The contract of sale, warranty deed executed by Bullock and wife, draft and two notes covering the purchase price, were delivered to the Bank of New Madrid as escrow agent pending examination and determination of title to the land. Mrs. Bullock was only interested as a wife. Ortman and Bullock disagreed with reference to the matter and in January, 1943, each demanded-of the bank the warranty deed. Thereupon the bank, on its petition and by consent of the…