Hutchins v. Honeycutt

HUSKINS, Justice.

The sole question for our determination is whether, under the facts and circumstances disclosed on the record, the plaintiff is entitled to a decree of specific performance.

“It is accepted doctrine that a binding contract to convey land, when there has been no fraud or mistake or undue influence or oppression, will be specifically enforced.” Combes v. Adams, 150 N.C. 64, 63 S.E. 186 (1908) ; Boles v. Caudle, 133 N.C. 528, 45 S.E. 835 (1903) ; Whitted v. Fuquay, 127 N.C. 68, 37 S.E. 141 (1900) ; see Dobbs, Remedies § 12.10 (1973).

Generally speaking, however, specific…