Hueschen v. Stalie

OPINION

FEDERICI, Justice.

Salvador and Olive Dantoni (Dantoni) sold land to Richard and Leslie Stalie (Sta-lie) under a real estate contract that prohibited the selling or assigning of the contract without refinancing. A year later, Stalie “leased” the land to Richard Hueschen and Denise Despres (Hueschen/Despres). Dantoni, alleging that in actuality the “lease” was an assignment of the real estate contract, brought an action for breach of contract and foreclosure against Stalie and Hueschen/Despres. Stalie was served with the complaint; however, a default judgment was entered because they…