Holly Hill Lumber Co. v. Federal Land Bank

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Acting Associate Justice W. H. Townsend.

This is an appeal from a judgment on verdict in favor of plaintiff for damages growing out of an alleged breach of contract for sale and conveyance of land and timber.

The cardinal issue is: Was there a contract ? The evidence on that question is contained in letters between the negotiators, the plaintiff and defendant. Plaintiff’s exhibits Nos. 1 to 12, inclusive.

The trial Judge held there was a contract, and refused to direct a verdict for defendant. To this ruling, defendant excepts.

The exhibits referred to…