Cobb v. Dibrell Bros.

The chief questions of law presented for solution are as follows:

1. Was there any competent evidence of a valid contract of sale of the shares of stock in controversy to the plaintiff ?

2. Was such contract abandoned or relinquished?

3. Did the trial judge correctly instruct the jury?

It is familiar learning that offer and acceptance are the essential elements of a valid contract of sale. The offer must be complete, communicated and accepted in its exact terms. Rucker v. Sanders, 182 N. C., 607, 109 S. E., 857; Overall Co. v. Holmes, 186 N. C., 428, 119 S. E., 817; Gravel Co. v. Casualty Co.,…