Ross v. Craven

Eoot, j.

Action for specific performance. Decree for defendants, and plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff claims that one Johnson, as Craven’s agent, sold him the land in controversy October 2, 1906, and that Johnson’s authority to make said sale is evidenced by Craven’s letter, as follows: “Norfolk, Neb., Sept. 14, 1906. J. N. Johnson, Inman. Dear Sir: Your’s rec’d, and I think we understand each other as to terms, only I want it all cut. It would not be fair to cut the best and let the other go. In regard to price I will say the mortgage is due Dec. 1st, but I think it can be extended however. I will…