Auslen v. Johnson

This is an action for specific performance of an alleged contract to convey real property. One Armstrong, the assignor of appellant Auslen, had for several years been engaged in business with Elwood Chris Johnson, hereinafter called respondent, in the subdivision and sale of real property near Lake Tahoe. On October 1, 1949, their association was terminated and respondent agreed with Armstrong that with regard to certain real property which respondent still owned he would give to Armstrong what was called “a right of first refusal.” On August 1, 1950, respondent wrote Armstrong, saying he had…