Restaurant Owner – Disputed Purchase Agreement

Representation of a property and business owner in an action arising out of the sale of a restaurant.  The purchaser was unable to afford the full purchase price and entered into an agreement whereby monthly rental payments would go towards paying the purchase price.  The purchaser was unable to make the monthly rental payments.  In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the seller reclaimed ownership.  The purchaser filed a lawsuit alleging various claims based in tort.  Those claims are currently being litigated.