Johnson v. Wilson

Plaintiff brought a forcible entry and detainer action against defendants to recover possession of residential property. The defendants filed a general denial and an affirmative equitable defense which alleged:

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"In the fall of 1956, plaintiff and defendants entered into an oral agreement which provided that defendants could remain in possession of the above-described premises during plaintiffs lifetime. Plaintiff further agreed that she would devise and bequeath the above-described premises in fee simple absolute to the defendants at the time of plaintiff’s death. Said agreement further…