Legal Opinion
Head v. Scanlin
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided May 4, 1988No. 45283PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Smith, Justice.
A jury sitting in equity returned a verdict granting the plaintiffappellee, Thomas Scanlin, specific performance and the right to purchase a building in which he operated his jewelry store. We affirm.
The appellee leased a building on the square in Dahlonega, Georgia, from Melvin Bruce on April 5, 1983. Mr. Bruce retained Century 21 Realty Company to manage the property and Ms. Millie Brooks was the agent.
On February 2, 1984, the appellee informed Ms. Brooks that he wished to remain in the building and inquired about the necessary steps to extend the lease (stipulation d.). The…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Ask Enterprises, Inc. v. Johnson Model Bedding, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1980
- Hicks v. GentryCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1961
- Flamex Distributors, Inc. v. HermanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1976
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