Jones v. Patrick

(orally). The general character of this case is stated in Jones v. Patrick (C. C.) 140 Fed. 403, to which reference is here made. At the trial there was a conflict in the testimony of the respective parties as to the precise terms of the oral agreement. On October 8, 1903, before this agreement was made, which was on the 18th of October, 1903, Patrick had secured an option on certain mines (now owned by the combination company), the price therefor being $75,000; $5,000 of said sum was to be paid on or before October 26, 1903, the date of the expiration of the option. After securing this…