Hope v. Sinclair Refining Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Smith, J.:

This was an action for damages on account of failure *354to carry out a contract to lease a building. Judgment was for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

Appellee owned a mercantile building. It was occupied by two tenants who were paying rent. Appellant desired to locate a filling station. Through an authorized agent appellant negotiated with appellee for a lease on his building. A lease was agreed on. It was drawn up and signed by appellee. It was sent to the office of appellant for approval. All parties understood that the lease would not be binding…