Dustin E. Massie and Carlana Massie filed a complaint on Nov. 22 in Madison County Circuit Court against Marc Plank, trustee of JMK Trust No. 10282113 and John M. Caryle, alleging breach of contract of sale.
According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that on July 20, 2015, the defendants purchased the plaintiffs' property at 1603 Cleveland Blvd. in Granite City and agreed to make installment payments on the balance of $485,000.
As of Oct. 31, the sum amount of $50,929.52 for the monthly installment and $5.038.18 for unpaid 2016 real estate taxes is due and owing, the suit states.
The plaintiffs allege the defendants defaulted under the sales contract by failing make payments when due.
The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and seek judgment for the possession of the premises and for the sum of $55,967.70, plus attorney's fees, costs and expenses.
They are represented by Timothy C. Hinrichs of Balsters & Hinrichs PC in Bethalto.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 16-L-1605