Laughlin v. Stephenson

EVANS, Justice.

This is a suit brought by Joe A. Laughlin, Trustee, for specific performance of an earnest money agreement dated April 13, 1973 executed by Mr. and Mrs. James Stephenson, as Seller, and by Laughlin, Trustee, as Purchaser, covering 100 acres of land in Fort Bend County, Texas. The trial court denied all relief, including the Stephensons’ cross-action for damages for cloud allegedly cast on their title. Joe Laughlin, Trustee, appeals.

The facts are for the most part undisputed. Laughlin, a real estate broker, was associated in his business with John A. Watson. In April, 1973…