Bennington v. Inland Investments Co.

In this case, James and Cynthia Bennington (Benningtons) were awarded specific performance of a land sale contract with Inland Investment Company, Inc. (Inland).1 Inland appeals various aspects of the judgment. We affirm.

On June 1, 1990, Inland contracted to sell approximately 20 acres of unimproved property to Benningtons for $39,500, including an option on an adjoining strip. Benning-tons paid $10,000 down and contracted to pay $300 per month beginning in July 1990. In the contract, Inland promised to grade the access road to the property and provide a survey of the property by August…