Southeastern Greyhound Lines, Inc. v. City of Lexington

Opinion op the Court by

Yan Sant, Commissioner

—Affirming.

For the purpose of acquiring a site upon which to establish a terminal, appellant, Southeastern Greyhound Lines, purchased at public auction from appellee, City of Lexington, real estate fronting on Short Street in the City. The purchase price was Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). The deed to the property tendered appellant in pursuance of the sale was refused, upon the ground that the City was unable to convey a fee simple title. Thereupon, the City filed this action under Section 639al-5 of the Civil Code of Practice, seeking a…