John W. Haydock v. Frederick A. Stow, Respondent

Summary

The Court affirmed the order granting a new trial, holding that the February 18, 1864 instrument was merely a power of attorney and did not create a binding contract for the sale of the farm, and that the plaintiff's signed writing and alleged oral ratification did not satisfy the statute of frauds because the seller or his authorized agent had not signed the contract.