Thurmon v. Skipton

The parties appear here in the same order as they appeared in the trial court and, for convenience, will be referred to as they there appeared, or by name, or as seller or purchaser. When we refer to “Skipton,” the reference is to Francis Skipton, the husband.

This is an action for specific performance and damages for breach of a real estate purchase contract. Trial was had to the court and judgment was rendered adverse to the plaintiff, who prosecutes this writ of error.

In summary, the facts are as follows:

On April 5, 1961, the parties entered into a written contract by the terms of which the…