Lim v. Soo Myung Choi

At issue in this appeal is whether a memorandum written and signed by Myra K. Lim is sufficient to convey Lim’s interest in a certain parcel of real estate to Soo Myung Choi. Because the memorandum does not contain any words or language demonstrating an intent to convey an interest in real estate, we find that the memoran dum is not a valid deed. Accordingly, we will reverse the judgment of the circuit court.

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Lim and Choi acquired title to residential real estate (the Property) in Fairfax County as joint tenants with right of survivorship by a deed dated October 1, 1973. On February 18, 1975,…