Reed v. Williams

Frank Holt, Justice.

This is an action to recover damages for breach of a contract. In February 1967 appellee entered into a landclearing contract with the owner of certain lands. Appellee agreed to clear 1,800 acres for agricultural purposes by July 15, 1967, unless prevented by weather conditions. The contract price was $70,000. Thereafter, the appellants purchased the land with an assumption of the grantor’s obligation under the contract. On July 1, 1967, the appellants ordered the appellee to remove himself, his employees and equipment from the property. The appellee brought this action…