Reis v. Sparks

WIDENER, Circuit Judge:

This diversity case is an appeal and cross-appeal of summary judgment under Maryland law ordering specific performance and damages against the sellers of certain lands in Frederick County.

The case, which primarily concerns the legal effect of the buyers’ intended exercise of an option to purchase lands, was before the district court on cross-motions for summary judgment. The district court found that the option had been exercised properly. It awarded the buyers specific performance of the remaining acreage of the sellers’ farm and the amount of $3,950.63, a figure…