Wilson v. Burch

Appellees, who are land agents, telephoned appellant, Wilson, asking him what he would take net for a 184%-acre tract of land out of section 7, Texas & New Orleans Railway survey. Appellant replied he would take $10 cash per acre, and would consult two other parties who were joint owners with him as to the price they would take. They agreed to the proposition to sell for $10 cash, and appellees were so notified. Appellees entered into a written contract with G. A. Fairbanks, of Gettysburg, S. D., to sell him said tract of land at $13 per acre, cash. We quote from said agreement as follows:…