Pitts v. Marsh

The defendant, Amy V. Marsh, appeals from a judgment decreeing specific performance of a written real estate contract signed by her and the plaintiff, Robert E. Pitts.

Defendant owned a duplex in Wichita, Kansas, which she listed with a real estate agency for sale at $17,000.00. The first offer she received was from plaintiff for $14,000.00. The offer was received one month after listing. The real estate agency advised defendant of the offer and two agents of that firm discussed the possibility of a sale with defendant at her home. A contract was drawn by one of the agents and was signed by…