Cothran v. Witham

W. S. Witham brought an action for damages against J. C. Cothran for the breach of the contract following:

STOCK OPTION.

“ This is to certify that I have this day bought of W. S. With-am five (5) shares of the capital stock of the Bank of Carters-ville, Ga., and in consideration of the price paid, and for value received, I hereby agree not to sell all or any part of the stock at any time, until I have first offered the same to W. S. Witham in writing at the book value of said stock, giving him ample time to accept or refuse the purchase, binding my heirs, executors, and administrators in the…