Ledbetter v. Townsend

In this action for breach of contract, the trial court ordered Defendant Carrol Townsend to specifically perform her obligations under a written agreement with Plaintiff Arvy K. Ledbetter dated April 8, 1998. Because we find that this agreement is an illegal and unenforceable contract, we reverse the ruling of the trial court.

Mr. Ledbetter is the owner and operator of a business known as the Campbell Street Liquor Store. Ruth Ledbetter, Mr. Ledbetter’s wife, is the co-owner of the real property on which this business is located. Ms. Townsend is the sole stockholder of Old Hickory Enterprises,…