Wall v. Huguenin

Chandler, Justice:

We granted certiorari to review the Court of Appeals’ decision holding that Petitioners are barred by laches from exercising an option to repurchase property from Respondent. We reverse.

FACTS

Edward P. Huguenin, Jr., deceased father of Petitioners, was owner of an 825 acre tract known as Roseland Plantation, property which had been in the Huguenin family since 1780.

Following a successful career, which included service as Superintendent of Education, Major in the National Guard and service of four years in the General Assembly, he became an alcoholic. Beset by financial…