Jordan v. Cartwright

RENFRO, Justice.

The plaintiff Jordan appealed from an instructed verdict and judgment rendered against him and in favor of the defendants Mrs. Grace Cartwright and Odis Wilson.

The plaintiff plead that on March 22, 1958, the following instrument was executed by the parties:

“Weldon C. Jordan, Dirt Contractor

“210 Palo Pinto Street

“Weatherford, Texas

“March 22, 1958

“Proposed: Cartwright Ranch Leveling Job at Weed Valley Approximately 21,000 cu. yds of dirt and any additional yardage to be added later on same location. We will move plus or minus .1 ft. for 17fS per Cu. yd-

“Weldon C. Jordan

“Dirt…