Boyd v. McElroy

Defendant in error McElroy brought suit, for specific performance of a lease containing an option to purchase, against plaintiff in error Viola R. Boyd and her husband John A. Boyd. The husband answered admitting the allegations of the amended complaint. Plaintiff in error filed a separate answer and a cross complaint. Both the husband and McElroy answered the cross complaint. McElroy had judgment, and Mrs. Boyd seeks reversal on a writ of error.

The instrument, Exhibit A, of which specific performance was granted, is in words and figures as follows:

“June 24, 1933.

“To Whom it May Concern.

“I,…