Guadalupe County v. Johnston

COLLARD, Associate Justice.

This action was brought by the appellee, William Johnston, against Guadalupe County, the appellant, for specific performance of a contract, by which it is claimed that the county was to purchase plaintiff’s farm of 271 acres of land for a poor farm, and to pay him $6000 therefor, and' also for damages for breach of the contract. Before the trial closed plaintiff abandoned his claim for damages, and relied only upon his right to specific performance.

Defendant filed a general demurrer and special exceptions to the petition, which were overruled. It also filed a…