Legal Opinion
DiBella v. Widlitz
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Decided April 26, 1988No. 13326PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeters, C. J.
The dispositive issue in this case is whether the trial court abused its discretion when it denied specific performance of a contract to a buyer of real estate who failed to establish that he was ready, willing and able to perform at the date set for the closing. The plaintiff, William A. DiBella, brought an action seeking specific performance and damages because of the refusal of the defendants, Gary Widlitz and Patricia M. Widlitz, to convey certain real property located in Westbrook. After a hearing, the trial court rendered a judgment for the defendants. Both parties have appealed.…
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