Grier v. Stewart

DÚNKLIN, J.

By the terms of an option contract, J. Y. Grier agreed to convey to Harry D. Stewart a lot situated in the-city of Abilene. The contract was dated October 13, 1909, and was to continue in force for 30 days from and after that date. The-contract was never consummated, and Stewart instituted this suit for specific performance thereof, and by a second count in his-petition he sued to recover the lot in the form of trespass to try title. Judgment was rendered in favor of Stewart for $156 as. the difference in the contract price, $650, and $800, the market value of the lot, with $6…