Finch v. City of Durham

I agree and concur with the well-reasoned majority opinion and write only to state additional reasons in support of the Court’s decision. !

Plaintiffs bought the subject property after it had been rezoned R-10. As they did not own the property at the time it was rezoned, they were not damaged by the zoning. Plaintiffs contend, however, that they were legally obligated to purchase the property after they notified the owner of the land that they intended to exercise their option. This occurred on 29 April 1985, three days after plaintiffs’ agreement with Red Roof Inns expired and twenty-seven…