REIS v. SPARKS

Nos. 75-2274, 75-2275.

547 F.2d 236 (1976)

Robert L. REIS and Barbara D. Reis, Appellants, v. George O. SPARKS, Jr., and Elizabeth H. Sparks, Appellees, and Mary S. Potter, d/b/a M. S. Potter Real Estate, Defendant. Robert L. REIS and Barbara D. Reis, Appellees, v. George O. SPARKS, Jr., and Elizabeth H. Sparks, Appellants, and Mary S. Potter d/b/a M. S. Potter Real Estate, Defendant.

United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit.

Decided October 21, 1976.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert H. Freilich (Robert F. Steeves, Washington, D. C., on brief), for appellants in No. 75-2274 and for appellees in No. 75-2275.

Sidney L. Bloom, for appellees in No. 75-2274 and for appellants in No. 75-2275.

Before BUTZNER, RUSSELL and WIDENER, Circuit Judges.


WIDENER, Circuit Judge:

This diversity case is an appeal and cross-appeal of summary judgment under Maryland law ordering specific performance and damages against the sellers of certain lands in Frederick County.

The case, which primarily concerns the legal effect of the buyers' intended exercise of an option to purchase lands, was before the district court on cross-motions for summary judgment. The district court found that the option had been exercised properly...

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