Edwards Lumber & Land Co. v. Smith

On 23 May, 1923, defendant, P. H. Smith, for and in consideration of $50, agreed in writing, signed by him, to sell and convey to plaintiff, by good and sufficient deed, in fee simple, with full covenants of general warranty of title, certain lands situate in Durham County, described by metes and bounds, as lot No. 1, and lot No. 2, for the sum of $16,000, “provided that seller can give title,” and “provided, however, said party of the second part (plaintiff). accepts said offer on or before 5 July, 1923. If not accepted on or before said date, I (defendant, P. H. Smith), am no longer bound…