seller promised 1st right of refusal on land purchase but is not honoring it.

What is the name of your state? OK
I bought a 10 acre parcel of land. When the realtor showed me the land he said it went from point "A" down to the next fence and from the road to the back fence. Actually, once surveyed, it stopped about 200' short of the first fence. We were attracted to this parcel originally because the only thing to the west of us was a nice house on 10 acres, then a lake. Knowing there would be nothing between us and this view we made the decision to buy it. At closing, I asked the seller what his plans were for the remaining 200 feet because if he had any plans other than selling it to me, I would not close the deal. He said he had no plans for it. The realtor said it was an easement at which point the seller said "it's not an easement. It's a parcel of land!" At that time, he agreed among witnesses to give me first right of refusal on it so I did not worry. I actually hired him to build my home. This strip actually connects to his 110 acres that he had for sale but has yet to sell. He told me when he sold his place he would "Unclude" (his word) that parcel and sell it to me. This was also among witnesses, my wife, his wife and daughter. He wasn't able to sell his place so now it's on the market with only the house and 10 acres. It goes up for auction on 11/19 if not sold by then. We've had several emails back and forth concerning this parcel and he stated that he couldn't sell it to me until the bank lifted the lien on it. I just got off the phone with the realtor that was present at the closing on the 10 acres and he recalls the discussion on the extra parcel. I asked him (he is the listing agent on the rest of his property) if the owner had excluded that strip of land and he thought "...no, I think he included that as part of parcel 3..) So do verbal contracts backed up by emails hold up any more or am I just screwed out of this piece of property he promised to sell me? Can I sue him or do I have a leg to stand on? I already contacted one attorney whose opinion was that if I didn't have a signed contract, I have nothing. Any ideas?
Thanks
Mike

[PghREA]

Without a signed contract, you have nothing. Verbals and e-mails do not count.

well at least I'm Irish

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by mike1951g

well at least I'm Irish

**A: now that counts for something in a bar.

Originally Posted by HomeGuru

**A: now that counts for somethisng in a bar.

Was that a racial shlurrr?

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by mike1951g

Was that a racial shlurrr?

**A: if the shoe fits, smell it.

Originally Posted by HomeGuru

**A: if the shoe fits, smell it.

hard as it may be, stop being an ass, get on your mo-ped and get back to chasing ambulances for crying out loud you racist moron.

[HomeGuru]

Originally Posted by mike1951g

hard as it may be, stop being an ass, get on your mo-ped and get back to chasing ambulances for crying out loud you racist moron.

**A: boy are you slow. Take a look at the date I posted.

Originally Posted by HomeGuru

**A: boy are you slow. Take a look at the date I posted.

Unlike you, I don't live in front of my computer. I have a life and a family. So sad you don't. But you're still a moron so ya got that going for you. And you think I'm slow? You probably rode the window-licker bus to special class. Man it's so unfair for me to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed opponent such as your pathetic self.

I got my land. Thanks you your help. NGFY