Dixon v. Hill

This is a suit for specific performance.

In November 1983 defendant David Hill employed defendant David Jones of David Jones Realty Co., Inc. to sell at public auction two tracts of land in Lauderdale County, Alabama owned by Hill and his wife, Dorothy. The auction was set for November 26, 1983 and the terms of the sale were specifically advertised as: "15% down payment day of sale — balance within 30 days — possession upon delivery of deed. . . . Sellers reserve the right to reject any or all bids."

Plaintiff Virgil Dixon attended the sale at the advertised time and location and was the…