Stark v. Rogers
Supreme Court of Colorado
Action to enforce specific performance of a contract for the sale of property purported to have been executed by a real estate broker under authority from the owner. Judgment of dismissal. Error to the District Court of .Park County, Hon. John H. Denison, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Garrigues
STATEMENT.
Stark brought this action as plaintiff against Rogers as defendant in the court below to enforce specific performance of a contract to convey certain real estate and personal property. The contract is signed by A. L. Patton as agent for the owner, and the controversy turns on whether Patton was authorized in writing to enter into a contract binding Rogers to convey the title. Rogers owned the “63” ranch with water rights near Hartzell in Park county, together with one thousand head of branded cattle, more or less, harness, saddles, wagons, farm implements, household furniture,…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Buckingham v. HarrisSupreme Court of Colorado · 1887
- Johnson v. LennoxSupreme Court of Colorado · 1913
- Springer v. City Bank & Trust Co.Supreme Court of Colorado · 1915
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Spurlock v. JohnstonSupreme Court of Colorado · 1948