Legal Opinion

Johnson v. Sellers

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided May 25, 2011No. 25751PublishedCited by 12 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ZINTER, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Steven Johnson sued Harrell Sellers for specific performance of a written agreement to purchase real estate. Sellers refused to sell after the transaction was unable to be closed on the agreed date. On cross motions for summary judgment, the circuit court ordered specific performance. The court ruled that Sellers waived the right to insist on the initial closing date and that fulfillment of the contract was possible. We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

[¶ 2.] Johnson entered into a written agreement to purchase real estate from Sellers. The thirty-four acre parcel…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Vander Heide v. Boke Ranch, Inc.South Dakota Supreme Court · 2007
  2. Speck v. AndersonSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1982
  3. Brady v. KreugerSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1896
  4. LaMar Advertising of South Dakota, Inc. v. Heavy Constructors, Inc.South Dakota Supreme Court · 2008
  5. McCollam v. CahillSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 2009

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