Benton v. Clay

_JjIn this case involving the purchase of land, the defendants, Calvin Clay, Sr., and Bessie Clay, appeal from trial court decisions in favor of the plaintiff, Deborah Lee Benton, and the third party defendant, Hudson Lane Title Company, LLC (“Hudson Lane”). The trial court found that Mr. Clay knowingly and intentionally made misrepresentations regarding Ms. Benton’s ability to participate in the land purchase which breached their agreement to purchase the property as co-owners. The trial court granted specific performance in favor of Ms. Benton and awarded her damages and attorney fees. The…