Adams v. Carlton

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

This was a suit for the specific performance of a contract for the sale of two lots in Walnut, Kan., upon which there was a grain-elevator. In July, 1905, Maggie J. Parker Adams, a resident of Waterville, Kan., was the owner of the property, and learning that J. G. Nider, a neighbor, was going to southern Kansas she asked him to look after her property and the collection of an outstanding rent account. He investigated and made a report, and, through his wife, entered into correspondence with George Goff in regard to the care and…