Ford v. J. A. Street

This is an appeal from a decree requiring the appellant specifically to perform a contract for the sale of real estate. The pertinent facts are these: On September 6, 1919, the appellant gave an option in writing to J. A. Street, the appellee, which reads thus:

“Agreement, made this sixth day of September, 1919, by C. Ford, of the town of Burkeville, party of the first part, and J. A. Street, of the town of Burkeville, party of the second part.

“Witness, that the said party of the first part has agreed to sell the said party of the second part, J. A. Street, his tract of land in the town of…