Hinson v. Roberts

Gregory, Justice.

John Hinson filed suit against Sol Roberts and the estate of Blaise Dantone seeking enforcement of a right of first refusal clause in a deed. The trial court granted the defendants’ motion for judgment on the pleadings. We reverse.

In 1974, Hinson conveyed property at 1516 Piedmont Road by warranty deed to Dantone. The deed included a “right to first refusal” clause stating Hinson could repurchase the property for the same price and terms offered to Dantone by any future prospective purchaser. Dantone later died.

On September 27, 1983, Dantone’s estate entered into a purchase…