Jones v. Matthis

On February 16, 1979, the trial court ordered defendant landowner Heinrich to convey title to a certain parcel of real estate to plaintiff J. Edward Jones. The quid pro quo for the conveyance was Jones’ payment of $11,000 to landowner. Additionally, Jones was ordered to reimburse landowner for property taxes, insurance premiums and interest which he had paid during a period of time in which Jones was collecting rents from tenants on the land. Jones was given 15 days to make payment in full in the amount of $19,978.20. Landowner promptly tendered title to the subject real estate to Jones.…