Cobb v. Gross

Goolsby, Judge:

This is an action for breach of a contract to buy real estate brought by John C. Cobb against Alice A. Gross. The trial judge directed a verdict in Gross’ favor at the end of Cobb’s case. Cobb appeals. The issues on appeal concern whether the alleged contract was subject to a condition precedent and whether the evidence supports the trial judge’s finding that a contract existed between the parties. We reverse and remand.

Since the basic question involved in this appeal is whether the trial judge committed error in directing a verdict in Gross’ favor, we view, as we must, the…