Wayne Oil Tank & Pump Co. v. Claxton Oil Co.

Bloodwortti, J..(After stating the foregoing facts.) It is apparent from the record in this case that when the representative of the Claxton Oil Company met the agent of the Wayne Oil Tank & Pump Company in Atlanta on June 26, 1922, and the two had a conference, each decided that so far as the sale of the tank, pump and fixtures was concerned, he would “let the dead past bury its dead.” This is shown by the fact that they proceeded to draw a written contract in which it was stated that “this proposal of purchase shall not become effective or binding until it is accepted or confirmed by said…