Saliba v. Brackin

MERRILL, Justice.

The appellee, Mr. Brackin, filed a bill against appellant, Mr. Saliba, to quiet title to the south half of two lots in Dothan, Alabama. Mr. Saliba filed an answer and cross bill bringing in Mr. Newton as a cross respondent. Mr. Saliba’s cross bill alleged that he and Mr. Newton entered into the following agreement:

“Know all Men by these present, that I W. Carl Newton, for and in consideration of the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) Down Payment to me in hand paid by Joe E. Saliba, $100.00 to be paid July 7, 1950, do hereby covenant and agree to sell to the said Joe E.…