Bass v. Smith

This is an appeal from a decree granting a buyer’s prayer for specific performance of a contract for the sale of realty and ordering the sellers’ wives, strangers to the contract, to join in the deed of conveyance.

Under the contract, John M. Carter and Charles F. Bass, Jr., agreed to sell and Gary L. Smith agreed to buy a tract of land. The sellers’ wives did not join in the contract. Smith filed a bill of complaint, ultimately amended to demand specific performance, against Carter and Bass. The chancellor heard evidence and concluded that Smith was entitled to specific performance. Advised…