Leeman v. Troutman Builds, Inc.

In this appeal we consider whether summary judgment was properly granted in a dispute over a restrictive covenant.

I

Garfield Manor Corporation (“Garfield Manor”) subdivided certain land in Arlington County into seven lots and recorded the plat of the subdivision under the name “Oakcrest.” In 1927, Garfield Manor conveyed Lot 6B with a deed containing a restrictive covenant that stated: “Not more than one dwelling shall be erected on said lot except with written approval of the vendor.” On June 3, 1958, the State Corporation Commission terminated the corporate existence of Garfield Manor.

On May…