American Mining Co. v. Himrod-Kimball Mines Co.

Plaintiff in error, as plaintiff in the court below and hereinafter so designated, brought suit to obtain a decree of specific performance upon the instrument hereinafter set forth, or in the alternative, a money judgment for damages.

The instrument sued upon, and appearing in this proceeding as Exhibit A, is in the form of a letter bearing date May 1, 1947. Plaintiff claims thereunder as assignee of G. C. Ridland. From the record it appears that plaintiff was not in existence on May 1, 1947, but was incorporated shortly thereafter. Said instrument, Exhibit A, is as follows:

“1022 Colorado

Idaho…