Morris v. Risk

WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT:

In this action of assumpsit to recover damages for the alleged breach of a contract for the purchase of four town lots in the city of Charleston plaintiff recovered a judgment for $700.00 and the defendant has brought the case here on writ of error.

On the 16th of April, 1917, the defendant signed and delivered to plaintiff the following writing:

“For and in consideration of One Dollar, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, W. G. Morris is hereby given the exclusive right to purchase or sell the following property, at prices and terms bélow specified, less a commission…