California Supreme Court August 10, 1900, S.F. No. 2124. (Dolan v. O'Toole)

HAYNES, C.

Defendant was the owner of a certain mine, and had contracted with a third party for the sale of it upon certain terms—in substance, that the purchaser should be put in possession for a specified time for the purpose of examination and development, and, if found satisfactory, to pay therefor a specified price.