Armstrong v. James

Armstrong sued James, basing his cause of action upon a contract evidenced by letter reading as follows:

“Abilene, Texas. March 7, 1919.

“Mr. C. W. Armstrong, Wolf City, Texas— Dear Sir: Confirming our conversation of today, I hereby agree to sell you lot 3, block 105, | in the town of Cisco, Texas, being the lot deeded by T. G. Jackson to W. R. Keeble for the sum of $300.00 cash. Same to be paid on receipt of deed and satisfactory title. It is understood that the title is to be perfected and this trade shall not be binding on either party in case the title cannot be made satisfactory to you.

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