Jordan v. Conner

By JUDGE MELVIN R. HUGHES, JR.

In this case, the parties' differences center around their agreement to construct and own a pier for their joint use. On December 17, 1990, the matter was brought on for argument on the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment according to stipulations. The central issue is whether an option is exercisable upon notice or upon payment.

Plaintiff (Jordan), defendant (Conner), and McGeorge, who is not a party to this proceeding, are adjoining land* owners of river front property in Richmond County, Virginia. On July 31, 1987, they all agreed to construct a pier…