Legal Opinion
Buckingham v. Ryan
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Decided December 17, 1997No. 17829, 17998PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
PICKARD, Judge.
¶ 1 This case requires us to consider the appropriate relief when a seller wishes to declare forfeiture of a large down payment upon default of a real estate contract. Caye Buckingham (Buyer) sued James Ryan (Seller) for damages resulting from the default and forfeiture of her interest in a real estate contract. Seller counterclaimed seeking attorney fees and damages for breach of contract. Judgment was entered in favor of Seller. On appeal, Buyer presents five issues: (1) whether retention of the down payment under these circumstances is unconscionable; (2) whether…
2Cases cited15 opinions
- Ledbetter v. WebbNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1985
- Sanchez v. Homestake Mining Co.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1985
- State v. RoybalNew Mexico Court of Appeals · 1992
- Albuquerque National Bank v. Albuquerque Ranch Estates, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1982
- Montoya v. Villa Linda Mall, Ltd.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1990
10 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by33 opinions
- Couch v. Astec Industries, Inc.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 2002
- G & G SERVICES, INC. v. Agora Syndicate, Inc.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 1999
- Sunnyland Farms, Inc. v. Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative, Inc.New Mexico Supreme Court · 2013
- United Properties Ltd. v. Walgreen Properties, Inc.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 2003
- Concerned Residents of Santa Fe North, Inc. v. Santa Fe Estates, Inc.New Mexico Court of Appeals · 2008
28 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.