Guest v. Cox

Appellee, Cox, and appellant Mrs. Guest entered into a contract by the terms of which Cox agreed to sell and Mrs. Guest agreed to buy a house and lot in the city of Abilene for a consideration of $500 cash, and the balance upon time, to be evidenced by notes to be executed by Mrs. Guest. Mrs. Guest agreed to pay $1,000 in damages if she failed or refused to close the deal. Her husband, J. C. Guest, signed the contract pro forma. Mrs. Guest refused to perform the contract. This suit is by Cox against Mrs. Guest and her husband seeking specific performance and in the alternative damages. Mrs.…