Jones v. Hill

Phipps, Judge.

Sherail Jones and John Hill entered a rent to purchase contract for a parcel of property Hill owned in Rome, Georgia. When Hill later failed to convey the property to Jones, she sued him for breach of contract. Hill counterclaimed against Jones for additional rent he claimed was owed. Jones appeals an order of the trial court granting summary judgment to Hill on her claim and his counterclaim. We reverse the order of summary judgment because we find that genuine issues of material fact exist as to both claims.

The agreement between Jones and Hill, which was recorded on a…