Barlow v. Evans

MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER

BENSON, District Judge.

Plaintiffs Henry, Mark, and Hyrum Barlow initiated this action against defendants Neal and Barbara Evans for their refusal to perform an agreement to sell real property located in Lehi, Utah. The Barlows claim that because the Evans’ refusal was based upon the belief, mistaken or otherwise, that the Barlows were polygamists, it is in violation of the Federal Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), 42 U.S.C. § 3604(a), which forbids a refusal to sell real estate “because ... of religion.” The Barlows also assert various state causes of action, but their…