Abbott Construction Co. v. Hartsfield

Nichols, Chief Justice.

The appellant brought suit for specific performance of a contract to purchase land. The contract gave appellant the option to purchase any number of building lots it so chose in a subdivision owned by appellees. The contract provided for appellant to give notice no later than 6 p.m., May 6,1974, of its election to exercise the option to purchase. The contract also provided that notice could be given by certified mail if postmarked by 6 p.m., May 6, 1974. The appellant’s attorney gave the required notice to each appellee by certified mail. The notices were dated May…