Dorrell v. Florence District No. One

Bell, Judge:

Thelma Dorrell instituted this action against Florence County School District No. 1 for specific performance of a contract to convey land. The circuit court refused to decree specific performance, but awarded Dorrell liquidated damages pursuant to the contract. Dorrell appeals. We affirm.

In November 1951, Dorrell’s late husband, Olin E. Dorrell, conveyed certain lands to Bonaire School District No. 6 to be used for the expansion of an existing school building. Thelma Dorrell is the widow of Olin E. Dorrell. Through his estate she acquired any interest he has in the property.…