Rogers v. Roop

This suit was filed by Charles F. Rogers to specifically perform a contract entered into between Rogers and the defendant J. B. Roop, for the exchange of certain real estate in the city of Knoxville. There was no misunderstanding in reference to the consideration passing between the parties. The defendant declined to carry out the contract solely upon the ground that the complainant had not complied with its terms by tendering a good and sufficient warranty deed conveying a marketable title. The complainant tendered what he believed to be a marketable title evidenced by a warranty deed…