Cox v. Chalfant

The opinion of the court whs delivered by

West, J.:

In answer to an inquiry, the defendant wrote to L. B. Davis:

“T. W. Marshall & Co.,

INVESTMENTS.

William Chalfant, Jr.

West Chester, Pa., April 20, 1918.

Mr. L. B. Davis, Elk City, Kan.:

Dear Sir — I have your letter of April 17, and note contents. I will sell the N. E. 14 of 22-31-13, Elk county, Kansas, for $2,800 net to me. This for immediate acceptance. Yours truly,

William Chalfant, Jr.”

*128The plaintiff, J. M. Cox, alleged that he entered into a written agreement with Davis, agent for Chalfant, for the sale of the property for $2,800, paying $500…