Dunlap v. Wright

This is an appeal from a judgment denying a new'trial in a case in which service was had by publication. Appellant, Daniel D. Dunlap, purchased from appellee, F. D. Wright, two lots in an addition to the city of Wortham in Freestone county. He paid $250 cash, and gave two notes for $150 each. He paid the first note when due. He was notified of the maturity of the second note by the First State Bank of Wortham, which held the same for collection. He made some attempt to get in communication with appellee for the purpose of securing an extension, but failed to do so. He did see the real estate…