Hamblin v. Walters

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Rees

Reversing.

L. Parrott owned a life estate in a tract of land in Breathitt county in which appellee, J. M. Walters, owned the remainder interest. The life tenant and remainderman had some negotiations relative to the sale by Parrott of the life estate in the land to Walters, and on November 2, 1922, Walters wrote the following letter to Parrott, who was living with his daughter at Tampa, Fla.:

“Keck, Ky., Nov. 2, 1922.

“Mr. L. Parrott,

“Dear Mr. Parrott:

“You will find enclosed check for $250.00 and note for $250.00 to be paid on or before twelve months from date…