Smith v. Chamblin Properties, LLC

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Judge.

Factual and Procedural Background

Respondents Daniel and Terri Smith purchased the property at 9105 East 40 Highway in 2001. Members of Ms. Smith’s family had leased this property since 1968 in order to operate Dixon’s Famous Chili (Dixon’s). In 1985 Ms. Smith inherited the family business and continued to lease the property until she purchased it in 2001. Appellant Chamblin Properties, LLC. (Chamblin) bought the eastern adjoining real estate at 9101 and 9103 East 40 Highway in 2002. Tim Chamblin owns and operates the center building at 9103, and leases the western…