Woolbert v. Lee Lumber Co.

L. Woolbert, the husband of the appellant, formerly residing' at Cleveland, Miss., had purchased a lot in Clarksdale, Miss., and after such purchase entered into a verbal contract with the Tri-States Construction Company to build a residence for him on the lot for the price agreed upon, to be paid upon the completion and acceptance of the residence. After the construction work had been begun on the house, L. Woolbert conveyed the property to the appellant; the deed bore date of February 9, 1921, and was recorded on the same day.

The Tri-States Construction Company entered upon the performance…