City of Abilene v. Sayles

The nature and result of this case have been admirably stated by the Court of Civil Appeals. See 290 S. W. 239. Inasmuch as we have reached the conclusion that its judgment should be affirmed, we shall not restate the case at any length. The city of Abilene contracted, in writing, to convey to Henry Sayles, Jr., certain tracts of land, most of which adjoin Lake Abilene, an artificial source of water supply for said city. The city later repudiated its contract, and he brought this action to enforce specific performance thereof. The trial court, at first, sustained certain special demurrers.…