Hall v. Odiorne

Appellee sued appellant for $1,-400, alleged to be due under a contract or offer, which appellee alleged he had performed in all material respects and things, and which; in material parts, reads as follows:

“In Sorell vs. J. E. Hall.

“Being desirous to settle my controversy with Mr. Sorell without any further trouble of court proceedings, I wish to secure your service's in making a settlement between us.

«⅝ * ⅞ j have • figured that $61,400.00 will pay Mr. Sorell all his money with interest. * * * Therefore * * ⅜ I make you this proposition that I will pay $61,400.-00, and if you can get Mr.…