Newburyport Redevelopment Authority v. Newburyport Inn Ltd. Partnership

INTRODUCTION

On the historic waterfront in downtown Newbuiyport, Massachusetts sits a large parcel of land owned by the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority. The parcel has sat undeveloped for years and for over a decade this land has been the subject of spirited public debate. This law suit concerns, among other things, whether the defendant has a binding contract to purchase this land. This court concludes that no legally binding contract exists.

UNDISPUTED FACTS

The Newburyport Redevelopment Authority, created pursuant to Mass. G.L.c. 121, §26(q) and G.L.c. 12 ID, §9, acquired this parcel as a…