Gulf Oil Corp. v. Fairview Township Board of Supervisors

Opinion by

Mr. Justice O’Brien,

On May 4, 1967, the appellee entered into a written option to purchase 6.24 acres located at Exit No. 16 of Interstate Route 83 for the purpose of erecting a gasoline service station. The sellers agreed that if appel*458lee were prevented from acquiring a suitable use permit, tbe seller would pay back the consideration paid for the option and both parties would be relieved from all obligations.

On December 21, 1967, appellee received from the proper officer of Fairview Township a building permit authorizing the erection of a gas station on the property. One week…