Krentz v. Johnson

Plaintiffs sought specific performance of a contract for the purchase of vacant real estate which had been declared forfeited by the defendants Keith D. Johnson and Betty Johnson, his wife. The Johnsons were joint vendors with the defendants, Lawrence E. Jensen, Jr. and Sandra W. Jensen. After an evidentiary hearing the trial judge entered judgment dismissing plaintiffs’ complaint for want of equity and awarded the Johnsons attorney’s fees and costs in the amount of $1,722.50. Plaintiffs appeal.

On November 6, 1970, the plaintiffs entered into a written contract with the defendants to purchase…