Ochoa v. Crossen

Plaintiff brought an action for specific performance of an agreement to sell real property or, in the alternative, for damages. Defendant’s answer included what she designated as a “counterclaim,” alleging that plaintiff wrongfully claimed an interest in the property and praying that plaintiffs complaint be dismissed and that the court issue a decree that plaintiff has no interest in the property. The court entered a judgment for specific performance, and defendant appeals. On de novo review, we affirm.

In 1978, defendant contracted to purchase an 80-acre piece of property from a third party.…