Leighton v. Leighton

Plaintiff-appellee, Clyde Leigh-ton, brought an action against his parents, Curtis and Edith Leighton,, defendants-appellants, for performance of a written contract between the parties. The trial court, sitting without a jury, issued an order requiring defendants to perform their part of the contract and restraining them from conveying any portion of the premises, the subject of the contract. The court denied defendants’ counterclaim for rescission.

The following statement of facts by the trial court is supported by the evidence:

“Plaintiff, now 49 years of age, is the only son of defendants.

“He…