Christian v. Rabren

273 So.2d 459 (1973)

Theresa R. CHRISTIAN et al.

v.

Tom RABREN.

SC 56.

Supreme Court of Alabama.

February 8, 1973.

Rehearing Denied March 8, 1973.

James M. Prestwood, Andalusia, for appellants.

Tipler, Fuller & Barnes, Andalusia, for appellee.

JONES, Justice.

The respondents, Theresa R. Christian and her husband, J. M. Christian, appeal from a decree granting to the vendee specific performance of an alleged contract for the sale of land.

The pertinent facts are as follows:

W. J. Franklin was the owner of some 167 acres of land situated in Covington County, Alabama, of which he deeded 40 acres (sometimes…