Shortell v. Evans-Ferguson Corp.

BURNELL, J., pro tem.

November 15, 1923, appellants • signed the document set forth below and handed it, together with the $2,500 mentioned therein as a deposit, to respondent Evans-Ferguson Corporation (as agent for respondent California Trust Company), which thereupon executed an acceptance of the offer contained therein. The document in question reads as follows:

"W ilshir e-Fair fax Tract.

Evans-Ferguson Corporation Sole Agents

508-9-10 California Bank Building Phones: 821-507 Metropolitan 2372 Los Angeles, California.

W. H. Elwell Tract Manager Office at

Wilshire Blvd. & Fairfax Ave. Phones:…