Box v. Karam

CULPEPPER, Judge.

This is a suit for specific performance of written offers by defendant to purchase certain movable and immovable property. The district judge held the offers were not accepted by the plaintiff within the time specified. From a judgment dismissing his suit, plaintiff appealed.

The facts show that the defendant, Jack Karam, owned an Oldsmobile automobile agency in Oakdale, Louisiana. He negotiated to sell the business to Charles De-Rouen. Mr. DeRouen did not have the necessary funds. He arranged for financing from the plaintiff, Milford E. Box, and plaintiff’s father-in-law, Mr.…