Mohrlang v. Draper

Larry Draper appeals a money judgment awarded by the district court for Adams County in an action brought by John R. Mohrlang for specific performance of a contract for the sale of real estate. Mohrlang cross-appeals the district court’s denial of specific performance. We reverse and remand with directions.

On June 8,1981, in a written offer, a “Purchase Agreement” prepared by his realtor, Mohrlang offered to purchase an unimproved tract owned by Draper, a lot in a proposed subdivision to be known as “Draper Subdivision.” The purchase agreement specified a purchase price of $14,875, namely,…