Pickrel v. Doubet

Mr. Presiding Justice Jones

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is a proceeding to enforce a vendor’s lien by F. D. Pickrel, appellee, against the appellants, who are the heirs at law of Stephen J. Doubet, deceased. Pick-rel conveyed certain lands to Doubet in December, 1916, in consideration of the sum of $35,000. Doubet paid down $24,300 and gave his note to Pickrel for $10,700. This note was not executed and delivered until January 6, 1917. It was made payable March 1, 1917, with interest thereon at 6 per cent per annum after maturity. On March 3,1917, Doubet paid appellant $8,700,…