Norton v. Herron

OPINION

COMPTON, Justice.

Appellant Donald L. Norton, the owner of a house located in Fairbanks, Alaska, and appellee Carol Herron, a prospective buyer, entered into an agreement in May 1980 for the sale of Norton’s home. However, upon tender of the down payment by Herron in May 1981, Norton refused to perform, alleging that Herron was in default under the terms of the agreement. Shortly thereafter, Herron brought suit for specific performance. After denying the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment, the superior court granted Herron’s second motion for summary judgment ordering specific…