Kentucky Counties Oil Co. v. Cupler

Opinion op the Court by

Turner, Commissioner—

Affirming,

Prior to the 12th of October, 1921, appellant, through one of its officials, had oral negotiations with appellee, Cupler, and his associate McPherson, with a view to selling them an oil lease, known as the Sanders lease in Allen county, for $7,000.00.

On that day Cupler paid to the company $1,500.00, and there was executed to him the following writing:

"Bowling Creen, Ky., Oct. 12, 1921, $1,500.00. Received of E. H. Cupler fifteen hundred and 00/100 dollars on a/c purchase of Sanders lease, Allen Co.,, purchase price $7,000.00. Balance to be…