George v. Weston

HAINES, J., pro tem.

This action is prosecuted on the part of the plaintiff and appellant to obtain specific performance of what is described as “Agreement to Lease for Oil and Gas”. The instrument involved is unilateral in form, being signed by the defendant but not the plaintiff and, except for the property described and an attached notarial acknowledgment is in words and figures following:

‘ ‘ Agreement to Lease for Oil and Gas.

“I, the undersigned, for and in consideration of $100.00 to me in hand paid, receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, do give and grant unto James P. George, his heirs…