Kalley v. Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

By Judge Arthur B. Vieregg

This cause came before me on August 17, 2007, on Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; At the conclusion of the hearing, I took the matter under advisement. After considering the written briefs, the oral arguments presented, and the governing case law, my decision follows.

Background

On April 23, 2007, Aida and Aboubacar Kalley filed this cause of action against Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., George Koutsoukos, and Daniel O’Sullivan. On May 11, 2007, the Defendants filed a joint demurrer contending the Kalleys failed to state a claim against any…