Rehdi-Carol Johnson v Robert Martin

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA
JAMAICA
IN EQUITY
SUIT NO. E 136 OF 1999
BETWEEN CAROL JOHNSON REHDI PLAINTIFF
AND ROBERT MARTIN DEFENDANT
Ian G. Willdnson instructed by Ian G. Willsinson & Co for the plaintiff
Miss Sandra Johnson instructed by Sandra Johnson & Company for the defendant.
Heard: September 26,27 and, October 22,2002
I I and courtesy in which they discharged their responsibilities in this matter.
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I I The plaintiff in tlus action is an auditor residing at 296 Cedar Grove Estate,
ASSESSMENT OF DAMAGES
[JONES, 1. (Ag.1
Let me first begin by commending counsel on both sides for the industry, zeal,
Gregory Park, in the parish of St Catherine. In 1998 she lived next to property at 51
C- Anderson Avenue, Bridgeport, in the parish of St Catherine, and was informed that
the property was for sale. As a result, she made such enquiries as were necessary to
I I allow her to purchase the property.
I I On October 8, 1998, the plaintiff signed an agreement for sale and purchase
I I with the owner and defendant Mr. Robert Martin. The agreed price was stated at
Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars (J$2,500,000.00). The terms of the
agreement were unambiguous; a deposit of Three Hundred and Seventy Five