Sledge v. Potts

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Sledge bought suit for the reasonable value of the rental of certain farm lands in Tallahatchie County. Demurrer was sustained and appeal allowed. He had entered into a written contract with Potts, dated October 19, 1943, whereby the latter agreed to purchase the lands for the sum of $7,020. Of this amount $1,000 was agreed to be paid in cash on November 1, 1944. The contract further provided that:

“If for any reason the said Potts shall be unable to perform hip part of this contract by making the said pay ment of one thousand dollars on November 1, 1944, then in that event he shall pay…