Chalkey v. Roush

FORD ELLIOTT, J.:

¶ 1 Franklin Delano Roush, Jr., (“Roush”) appeals from the order that declared a contract for the sale of land between Roush and Mary Chalkey, a/k/a Mary Matula (“Matula”) null and void and directed Roush to transfer the property in question back to Matula. We vacate and remand.

¶ 2 Matula, now deceased, was the owner of three adjacent parcels of land. Ma-tula was in danger of losing one parcel due to a judgment entered against her in an unrelated lawsuit. A sheriffs sale was scheduled on this property, which caused a great deal of distress to the elderly Ma-tula. Matula had…