Drinkwater v. Patten Realty Corp.

McKUSICK, Chief Justice.

This is a complex dispute arising from a contract to sell a house lot entered into by defendant Patten Realty Corporation with plaintiffs Roger and Beverly Drinkwater. Patten, having subsequently conveyed the lot to Joseph R. O’Brien, the other defendant, contends that the Drinkwaters agreed to rescind the sales contract. The Drinkwaters seek to set aside the conveyance to O’Brien, who is an officer and director of Patten, and to obtain specific performance. . The Drinkwaters also contend that Patten made material misrepresentations and committed unfair trade practices…