Producers Lumber & Supply Co. v. Olney Bldg. Co.
Texas Court of Appeals
333 S.W.2d 619 (1960)
Relevant factsFree
After Producers Lumber (plaintiff) had already purchased a lot, Olney Building's owner Orts (defendant), mistakenly told the lot remained unsold, built a nearly complete residence on it without Producers's knowledge or consent; once the mix-up was discovered and negotiations broke down, Orts demolished the house without Producers's consent, leaving debris behind. The trial court awarded Producers $900 in compensatory and exemplary damages, and Producers appealed seeking more.
IssueFree
Whether someone who makes permanent improvements upon another's land under a good faith belief the land is his may be entitled to restitution.