Conrad v. Herndon

Although this case initially involved a multiplicity of parties and a complex mosaic of claims, they- have been partially winnowed by a summary judgment which has become the focal point of the case on appeal. It all began as follows: Plaintiffs Charles and Agnes Conrad, as buyers, brought suit for specific performance of a real estate contract, and for actual and punitive damages, against defendants Si-meon and Anna Herndon, as sellers; defendants Simeon and Anna Herndon, as third-party plaintiffs, filed a third-party petition for “breach of fiduciary responsibility” against third-party…