Holmes v. Couturier

SABERS, Justice.

Joseph and Barbara Couturier (Couturier), owners and sellers of the Whitetail Court and Campground (Campground), appeal from a judgment rescinding the contract for the purchase of the Campground by buyers, Gary and Rose Holmes (Holmes).

Facts

Couturier listed the Campground for sale in 1984. During the summer of 1987 Holmes became interested in purchasing the property and in September of that year spent several hours inspecting the property. On December 19, 1987, Couturier and Holmes agreed upon a purchase price of $172,000. They also agreed to close the transaction on or before…