JENKINS v. NEWMAN

No. 18138.

649 P.2d 15 (1982)

Dennis JENKINS, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. LaWanna NEWMAN, aka LaWanna Oliver, Defendant and Respondent.

Supreme Court of Utah.

May 27, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert Felton, Salt Lake City, for plaintiff and appellant.

William B. Parsons, Jr., Salt Lake City, for defendant and respondent.


PER CURIAM:

The plaintiff, Jenkins, contracted to purchase property from defendant, Newman. The Earnest Money Receipt and Offer to Purchase was dated May 8, 1980, and called for closing and delivery of possession on May 14, 1980. Defendant refused to comply, claiming that the contract was unenforceable because of duress imposed in procuring her signature. Ten days later, on May 23, 1980, plaintiff filed his complaint seeking specific performance.

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