Markowitz v. Wieland

Miller, Judge.. Jacob and Charlene Markowitz sued John Wieland, John Wieland Homes, Inc., Wieland Realty Associates, Inc., and Jeff Akin (collectively the “Wieland Group”) alleging conspiracy to defraud, breach of contract, and Georgia Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) violations. The Wieland Group moved for summary judgment, arguing (1) that the Markowitzes did not prove the alleged predicate acts necessary to establish a RICO violation, (2) that the merger clause in the sales contract precluded any claim of fraud, and (3) that they did not breach the contract…