Ruble v. Phillips Petroleum Company

JACKSON, Justice.

In the trial court, Phillips Petroleum Company, as plaintiff, sued defendant Lula E. Ruble for specific performance of an option to purchase real estate contained in a lease agreement between the parties. Judgment was for Phillips and Mrs. Ruble appeals.

The sole issue before the trial court was whether an option to purchase admittedly contained in a 1929 lease contract had been cancelled or nullified by later amendments and modifications of the lease.

The record shows in pertinent part that in 1929 Phillips leased a vacant lot from Mr. Ruble with a view towards building and…