Darden v. Houtz

LARKINS, District Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

This is an action for specific performance of an alleged contract and option between plaintiff and defendant involving approximately 5,500 acres of land in Camden and Currituck Counties, North Carolina.

Plaintiff alleges defendant took title to the property as trustee for the use and benefit of plaintiff.

Defendant denies any contractual relationship with plaintiff and alleges he is a bona fide purchaser of value and is the owner in fee simple of all the lands involved in the controversy.

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. Notice of Lis Pendens was filed in both…