Sullivan v. Sykes

BRANSON, V. C. J.

This action wag in' equity for specific performance of an alleged contract to convey an interest in real property, to wit, the oil and gas royalty in the land mentioned. O. E. Sykes instituted the action against O. E. Sullivan, and obtained the judgment prayed. Sullivan appeals, and the parties are referred to herein as plaintiff and defendant, as they bore this relation in the trial court.

The memorandum of contract pleaded by the plaintiff was executed on the 2nd day of June, 1919, which was Sunday. The consideration for the royalty interest agreed to be conveyed by the…