Kress v. Soules

HUGHES, Justice.

The principal relief sought in this case is specific performance of a written contract for the sale of real estate.

Luther H. Soules, an appellee, and plaintiff below, was the purchaser and N. C. Kress, an appellant, was the seller.

The contract, dated July 20, 1950, was made upon a Standard Sale Contract form and described the property as being Lot 21, Block F/5314 Casa Linda Estates also known as 1429 Bella Vista in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. The purchase price was $17,500, $500 of which was paid in cash, the balance payable upon delivery of deed. The contract also provided…