Cooke v. Ellis

During 1915 A. L. Ellis was the tenant on the farm of Chas. Leuschner and wife, said farm being situated north of Ft. Worth and in the vicinity of the town of Saginaw. Ellis was cultivating the farm on shares, and the cultivated land was planted in wheat and oats. In June, 1915, Leuschner and wife sold the farm to W. L. Cooke; the sale being made through J. G. Wilhoit as agent. Before the trade was made Cooke inquired of Leuschner, and perhaps Wilhoit, whether he could depend on Ellis’ giving possession at once. Leuschner testified that:

“Mr. Ellis agreed with me to surrender immediate…