Colorado Investment Co. v. Grimes

The opinion of the court was delivered by

BURCH, J.:

The action was one for specific performance of a contract to convey real estate. A demurrer to the petition was overruled, and the defendant appeals.

On October 17 the plaintiffs wrote a letter which the defendant received, inquiring if the land were for sale, and asking for price and terms. On November 7 the defendant, *523who was living at the .Hotel Rothwell, Atlantic City, N. J., responded by saying she had been offered $1,350 for the land, asking if the plaintiffs would like to give $1,400 for it, and stating she would sell on time, one-third…