Canning v. Livingstone

The plaintiffs, Peter and Gaelen Canning (the “buyers”) have filed suit seeking specific performance of the defendants’ (“the sellers”) acceptance of their offer to purchase a certain residential property in Westport, Massachusetts. The sellers are the owners of equitable and legal title to the property in question. The sellers have filed a motion to dismiss or, alternatively, for summary judgment and the buyers have filed a cross-motion for summary judgment. For the reasons discussed below, both cross-motions for summary judgment are DENIED.

BACKGROUND

The following facts are undisputed for…