Terry Lee Ing v. Song Adams

WILSON, J., FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. This case involves an option to purchase in a lease agreement between Terry Lee Ing and Song Adams. Ing gave Adams timely written notice of his intent to exercise the option, but Adams refused to convey the property. Adams subsequently sued Ing for eviction, and Ing counterclaimed for breach of contract. After a bench trial, the circuit court ruled that Ing had forfeited his right to purchase the property because he did not "adequately exercise" the option. The trial court also ruled that Ing was liable for rent for the period after the expiration of the initial…