Hatchell v. Jackson

Goolsby, Judge:

The appellant Robert Hatchell brought this action alleging fraud and deceit in connection with the sale of a restaurant by the respondent Jo Ann Jackson. Jackson counterclaimed alleging breach of the contract of sale. Hatchell appeals from the order of the circuit court granting Jackson summary judgment. The dispositive question on appeal concerns whether the pleadings and admissions on file entitled Jackson to summary judgment. We reverse.

Hatchell’s complaint alleges that in March 1984 Jackson represented to Hatchell that she owned a six-month renewable lease on a restaurant…