Thompson v. Erbes

The plaintiff filed a petition in equity, alleging that the defendants, Henry J. Erbes and Hildred M. Erbes, had entered into an oral contract with him to purchase certain real estate located in the City of Waverly, Iowa; that the real estate was purchased in accordance with said oral contract and title taken in the name of the Erbes. Plaintiff further alleged that he was to place upon said premises, and did so place, a certain building, pumps, fixtures and other furnishings to be used by the defendants in the operation of an oil station; that said improvements were to be owned at all times…