Sachse v. Lumley

Defendants appeal a jury verdict from the Rutland Superior Court returning to plaintiffs a disputed deposit of $8,500 made under the terms of a purchase and sales agreement between the parties. We affirm.

Defendants raise two claims of error. First, they argue that the trial court erred in denying defendants’ motions for a directed verdict, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and for a new trial. Second, they contend the trial court should not have charged the jury on the law of agency.

Plaintiffs, George and Myrna Sachse, residents of New Jersey, were interested in relocating to Vermont.…