Townsend v. Milliken

On May 20, 1924, appellant and appellee entered into a contract in writing, the material portions of which were as follows: Mrs. Milliken, a feme sole, agreed to sell to Townsend her home in Dallas, including certain rugs, draperies, etc., for $30,-500. to be paid by Townsend as follows: $9,-000 cash, the assumption by Townsend of $8,500 indebtedness against the Milliken place, and the conveyance to Mrs. Milliken by Townsend of his. homestead in Dallas at an agreed valuation of $13,000. Each was to furnish the other an abstract of title and to allow 10 days in which to have same examined.

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