Davane, Inc. v. Mongreig

Defendants, Ivan and Geraldine Mongreig (Mongreigs), appeal from an order of the circuit court of Du Page County which granted the request of plaintiff, Davane, Inc. (Davane), for specific performance of an alleged contract for the sale of real estate. The Mongreigs argue that no contract existed because they withdrew prior to ratification by the principal, Davane, and because the evidence indicates their attorney did not approve it and the contract was contingent upon attorney approval. We reverse.

The following facts were brought out at trial. The Mongreigs own a 3x/2-acre parcel of property…