Parsons Et Ux. v. Hall

The original bill was filed in the Chancery Court of Coffee County by Parsons and wife against Hall, seeking: (1) The specific performance of an alleged contract of sale of real estate, copied below. (2) In tbe alternative, reimbursement for improvements made on tbe real estate while it was leased to tbe Complainants.

Tbe contract of lease, with tbe alleged option in tbe lessee to purchase, is as follows:

“June 9, 1942. This is to certify that within 60 days from date that, Mr. M. L. Hall has leased to Mr. & Mrs. Morris A. P'arsons, one bouse and lot in 13 district of Coffee County near…