O'Neill v. Fairchild

By JUDGE WILLIAM H. LEDBETTER, JR.

This is an action brought by O’Neill against Fairchild to recover damages for breach of contract to sell real estate. The case is before the court on Fairchild’s motion for summary judgment, argued on May 1, 1989.

On July 1, 1988, Fairchild by written contract agreed to sell to O’Neill a tract of real estate in Spotsylvania County. The purchase price was specified; the property was described; terms of payment were set forth; and a settlement date was provided. O’Neill made a deposit against the purchase price. The parties reached the agreement without…