Barchus v. Johnson
Supreme Court of Louisiana
Appeal from Tenth Judicial District Court, Parish of Concordia; N. M. Calhoun, Judge. Suit by Charles Barchus against J. Clayton Johnson. Prom a judgment for defendant, plaintiff appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLeche, J.
On August 21, 1917, plaintiff bought from defendant, in consideration of $50 cash, an option to purchase certain lands within 30 days. The option is in writing, describes the land, and fixes the price to be paid in case it is accepted.
On or about September 15, 1917, plaintiff, who was in Natchez, Miss., telephoned to defendant, who was in Monroe, La., his acceptance of the offer. On September 28, 1917, plaintiff then wrote his acceptance of the option, and mailed a written act of conveyance to defendant for signature.
These are the substantial facts alleged in the petition in this case,…
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