Houts v. Barton

OPINION

WARREN, Justice.

Appellants bring this limited appeal complaining only that the trial court erred in setting aside the jury’s award of attorneys’ fees, and in failing to award prejudgment interest on the amount awarded by the jury.

We modify the judgment by reinstating the award of attorney’s fees, but affirm the trial court’s disallowance of prejudgment interest.

On May 29, 1978, appellant and appellees entered into an earnest money contract whereby appellants agreed to purchase a home owned by appellees. Pursuant to the contract, appellants deposited $2500, as earnest money with…