Levy v. Roper

In 1903, B. B. Sellars and wife conveyed to Ward Roper 320 acres of land in Hill County, in consideration of $10.00 cash, and two vendors lien notes, one for $490.00 due October 1, 1903, and the other for $500.00 due October 15, 1904. J. H. Roper, brother of Ward Roper, was surety on the $500.00 note.

In 1904, Ward Roper and wife conveyed to defendant in error, R. L. Hedrick, in consideration of $860.00 in cash, a specific tract of 172 acres from the tract of 320 acres.

The $490.00 note, given by Ward Roper to secure part of the purchase price of the 320 acres, was paid by him, and the $500.00…