Atkins v. Smith

ROGERS, Justice.

On October 23, 1924, Mrs. J. B. Atkins, Sr., agreed to sell and Willie V. Smith agreed to purchase Lot 18, Block C, of the Pine Grove Addition to the City of Shreveport. The agreed purchase price was $399, payable $1 cash and $1 per week in advance until paid. Willie V. Smith paid Mrs. Atkins on account of the contract $271, the last payment of $24.50 being made on June 17, 1940. On July 16, 1940, Mrs. Atkins filed suit against Willie V. Smith to recover judgment for $881.04, which she alleged was the balance due on the purchase price, and payment of taxes, with interest,…