Cochran v. Taylor

This action is for specific performance of an option under seal by the defendant upon certain oil property in Allegany county. The term of the option was four months. About a month after its execution defendant served written notice upon the optionee canceling the same, and a month after that he assigned his option to the plaintiff who, within the time fixed for performance, demanded a transfer of the property in question, offering to make the down payment and to execute a mortgage to secure the payment of the balance as provided therein. Upon her refusal to convey, he brings this action for…