Nelson v. Gurley

OPINION

STATON, Judge.

Cheryl Nelson (“Nelson”) appeals a judgment of forfeiture in favor of Frank and Gladys Gurley (the “Gurleys”). 1 She presents several issues for our review, one of which we find dispositive: whether the trial court erred in ordering forfeiture of the property.

We reverse and remand.

The facts most favorable to the judgment indicate that Nelson rented a house located at 7005 W. 21st Street in Gary, Indiana, from the Gurleys. Sometime in August 1988, the parties executed a contract for the sale of the property. 2 The contract provided for a sale price of $19,500 at 10%…