Alexander v. Jones

Carleton Harris, Chief Justice.

Appellant, "Will Alexander, on October 1, 1951, purchased two lots in the city of Benton from appellees, William George and Emma George, his wife, for a consideration of $645. $501.67 was paid in cash, and a promissory note, due and payable on October 6, 1954, was given for the balance. A vendor’s lien was retained by the. grantors. Appellant took possession of the lots, and built a small residence thereon. Subsequent thereto, Alexander was sentenced to a term in the State Penitentiary, being committed in January, 1953. On October 17, 1955, the Georges…