MacDonald v. Dormaier

This is a suit for specific performance of an option to purchase ranch property in eastern Oregon. The trial court entered a decree in favor of defendant denying plaintiff’s request for specific performance, and plaintiff appeals. We affirm.

As Mrs. Dormaier is only a nominal party defendant, we shall refer to Mr. Dormaier as the defendant. Defendant’s wheat ranch in Sherman County was heavily mortgaged and for financial reasons he decided to sell a portion. He contacted Carl Joplin, a realtor who was also a good friend, and Joplin introduced him to the plaintiff. Plaintiff had recently moved…