Northwest Real Estate Co. v. Serio
Court of Appeals of Maryland
144 A. 245 (Md. 1929)
Relevant factsFree
Northwest's deed conveyed a lot in fee simple but barred the grantees from selling without Northwest's consent for a certain period; when the grantees contracted to sell to the Serios and Northwest withheld consent, the Serios sued for specific performance, arguing the consent clause was void.
IssueFree
Whether a clause requiring grantor consent to transfer property that only lasts for a certain period of time is invalid.