Jones v. Gaskins

Marshall, Justice.

This is a suit for rescission of a real estate sales contract. Although the amount in controversy is nominal, we conclude that the judgment must be reversed and the case remanded for a new trial. These are the facts:

The contract was entered into on August 9, 1977, between Gaskins, as purchaser, and Jones, as seller. Under this contract, Jones is to sell Gaskins a residential lot on which to construct a residence. The purchase price of the property is $6,000. The mode of payment is described in the following language, ruled by the trial judge to be unenforceably vague:…