Wrip, Inc. v. Sledger

Birdsong, Judge.

Wrip, Inc. and one Sadow sought to purchase 150 acres of land from Mr. and Mrs. Sledger for $80,000. Following a survey, it was determined that the land offered for sale contained only approximately 128 acres. After considerable discussion and dispute over an appropriate new contract price, the Sledgers cancelled the contract and sought to return the earnest money deposit. Wrip and Sadow then brought a complaint for proration of the land contract and specific performance. A lis pendens also was placed against the real estate. The Sledgers answered the complaint generally…