Robertson v. Melton

Mr. Presiding Judge Smedley

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section B.

The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed a judgment of the district court in favor of defendant in error Melton against plaintiff in error Robertson for damages on account of breach by Robertson of an agreement for the exchange of real estate. 86 S. W. (2d) 473. Robertson pleaded the statute of frauds.

The parties executed a written contract on August 20, 1931, by which Melton agreed to convey to Robertson 1735 acres of land in Deaf Smith County and Robertson agreed to convey to Melton eight improved lots in…