Clarkson v. Whitaker

KEY, Associate Justice.

The nature and result of this suit are thus stated in appellant’s brief. “On December 20, 1893, Cyrus Whitaker filed suit in the District Court of Falls County against Fannie R. Clarkson, as survivor of the community estate of herself and B. B. Clarkson, deceased, for.damages for breach by defendant of a contract alleged to have been made between plaintiff and B. B. Clarkson prior to his death, which occurred on April 16, 1891.

“Plaintiff alleged that prior to the purchase by B. B. Clarkson of a large body of land in Falls County, it was agreed and understood between…