Legal Opinion
McDowell v. Key
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided January 26, 1990No. 88-1208PublishedCited by 23 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Roy McDowell and Doris Collins McDowell appeal from a judgment based on a jury verdict awarding Travis Key and Johnnie Key $200,000 on their claims against the McDowells. Those claims alleged deceit, fraudulent deceit, misrepresentation, conspiracy to defraud, and negligence and/or wantonness.
The McDowells owned a house situated on a 1.6078-acre lot (the 2623 North Road lot) in a subdivided neighborhood. Part of the backyard bordered Red Oak Circle, a cul-de-sac. In January 1986, the McDowells had the lot surveyed. The survey divided the 2623 North Road lot into two parcels: a .34-acre lot…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Hickox v. StoverSupreme Court of Alabama · 1989
- B & M HOMES, INC. v. HoganSupreme Court of Alabama · 1979
- Ott v. FoxSupreme Court of Alabama · 1978
- Ray v. MontgomerySupreme Court of Alabama · 1980
- Southern States Ford, Inc. v. ProctorSupreme Court of Alabama · 1989
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3Cited by23 opinions
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