McLaren Gold Mines Co. v. Morton

ME. CHIEF JUSTICE ADAIE:

This is a suit for specific performance resulting in decree for defendants and plaintiff appeals.

The suit is grounded on a contract reading:

“LEASE AND OPTION TO PUECHASE

“This agreement, made and entered into this 24th day of February, -1934, by and between Eobert L. Morton, a single man, of Clarion, County of Wright, State of Iowa, hereinafter called Lessor; and'Walter McLaren of Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, hereinafter called Lessee:

“Witnesseth that the said Lessor, for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1) to him in hand paid, the receipt of which is hereby…