George F. Darden, Jr. v. A. W. Houtz

OREN R. LEWIS, District Judge.

This is a suit brought by George F. Darden, Jr. against A. W. Houtz, C. B. Hollowell and Wiley B. Coppersmith, Jr. for specific performance of an alleged contract and option involving approximately 5,500 acres of land in Camden and Currituck Counties, North Carolina.

The plaintiff alleges that the defendant, A. W. Houtz, took title to the property as trustee for his use and benefit.

The defendant Houtz denies any contractual relationship with the plaintiff and alleges he is a bona fide purchaser for value and is the owner in fee simple of all the lands involved in…