Walker v. McLaurin

The pleadings and evidence in this case raised the question of ownership of 86 acres of land.

On May 11, 1940, Sylvester J. Walker, for a $20.00 consideration, gave to S. L. McLaurin an option to purchase the land in question within 30 days for a consideration of $500.00. The names of W. Y. Loveless and Jack Finch, Sr., appeared on the instrument as witnesses, but both of them were dead at the time of the trial. On *427June 6,1940, McLaurin exercised his right, under the option, and Walker executed and delivered to him, for such consideration, a warranty deed therefor. The only limitation in the…