Burgher Co. v. Canter

On October 23, 1914, appellants and appellees entered into a preliminary agreement in writing for the leasing of a lot and storehouse thereon, in the city of Dallas, to appellees, for which appellants were authorized agents. Appellees, in substance, agreed to lease the lot and storehouse for five years from January 1, 1915, paying therefor $SOO per month, and to furnish security for such payment satisfactory to the owners, and to ultimately execute a formal lease, such as were then commonly in use in the city of Dallas.

Appellants, for the owners, agreed to secure for appellees by November 15,…