Legal Opinion

Ray Richardson, Inc. v. Carlton

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided October 10, 1939PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Per Curiam. —

This appeal is from a final decree refusing specific performance of a written contract to convey lands in Manatee County. The matter of decreeing specific performance is one in the discretion of the chancellor and his decision will not be disturbed unless shown to be arbitrary or contrary to law.

The .contract was not signed by the wives of appellees so performance would be subject to their rights in the premises. The chancellor found that the plaintiff had an adequate remedy at law and that on the whole showing made, the case was not a proper one for specific performance. The-…

2Cited by4 opinions

  1. Chick Smith Ford, Inc. v. Ford Motor Credit Co. (In Re Chick Smith Ford, Inc.)United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida · 1985
  2. Wilbur v. HightowerDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2001
  3. Biscayne Associates, Inc. v. CarsonDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1958
  4. American Bancshares Mortgage Company, Inc. v. Empire Home Loans, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1978

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