Martin v. Turner

The exception is to a judgment sustaining a general demurrer to the petition which alleged, in substance, as follows: G. H. Martin, petitioner, and J. L. Martin purchased from J. N. Smith a described tract of land for a total consideration of $1500. Petitioner agreed to pay and paid $600 in cash, and J. L. Martin agreed to pay $900. J. L. Martin borrowed $900 from Sarah A. Turner, and the entire purchase-price -was accordingly paid. J. C. Turner, son of Sarah A. Turner, and a lawyer and banker, was employed by all concerned to draw the papers in such manner as to carry out the agreement and…