Aldridge v. Overstreet

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

Troy Aldridge leased farm land from Eric Moore, and the contract contained a restrictive covenant. After Moore sold the land to Benny Overstreet, Overstreet Limited Partnership, and Wayne McKinnon (collectively, “Overstreet”), Aldridge petitioned to enforce the restrictive covenant against Overstreet. The trial court denied the petition, granting summary judgment in favor of Overstreet. Aldridge appeals, asserting that the provision in the lease is enforceable against Overstreet as an equitable servitude. We disagree and, therefore, affirm the trial court’s ruling.

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