Sales International Ltd. v. Black River Farms, Inc.

Ness, Justice:

This appeal is from an order requiring appellant to specifically perform a contract for the sale of land. We affirm.

Sales International Limited, appellant, contracted with respondents to purchase over 4,000 acres of land in the Black River Swamp of Clarendon County for approximately $2,000,000.00. The sum of $25,000.00 was paid by buyer to seller as an earnest money deposit. Prior to the closing, appellant sought return of the $25,000.00 deposit. Respondents refused and this litigation ensued.

Three primary issues are raised on appeal, to wit:(1) Whether respondents were…