Stafford v. MISS. VALLEY TITLE INS. CO.

The issue presented in this case is whether summary judgment was properly entered in favor of the defendant, Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Company ("Mississippi Valley"), with respect to the fraud claims that were made by the plaintiffs, Carl Stafford, Faith Stafford, Harold Walters, and Jacqueline Walters.1 We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

In 1982, Carl Stafford and his wife, Faith, contracted to purchase a house in Mobile from John George, Jr., and his wife, Merle George. The house is located on a lot that is approximately 660 feet from the nearest public road, U.S.…