Allen v. Jenkins

Opinion of the Court by

Judge Carroll

Affirming.

In July, 1911, John S. Hubert, and Asher Jenkins contracted in writing to sell to I. C. Allen their farm of 82 acres for $85 per acre. Under the terms of the sale as specified in the agreement, $500 was paid in cash and $500 was “to be paid about January 1, 1912, at which' time first parties agree to make deed” and the balance of the price was to be paid in equal, annual installments. It was further stipulated that the Jenkins would convey a good title to the land and give possession on January 1, 1912.

A short time after this agreement was made…