Canyon Land Park, Inc., a Corporation v. Edward W. Riley

Edward W. Riley, an entrepreneur, is alleged to have decided not to perform his payment obligation under a contract for the purchase of Canyon Land Park. The disappointed sellers brought suit to compel his performance or, alternatively, for damages, in the district court, which dismissed the case upon Riley’s motion for summary judgment. We must reverse, because issues of material fact were raised, making summary judgment inappropriate.

Riley and Canyon Land Park, Inc., et al. (Canyon Land), entered an agreement on May 15, 1974 (modifying an agreement made April 23, 1974), for the sale of the…