Phillips v. Hardwick

Jack and Kathi Hardwick appeal from a judgment for outrageous conduct in the amount of $11,379 plus interest in favor of Eric and Theresa Phillips. We reverse in part, affirm in part.

On September 21, 1977, the Hardwicks and Phillips entered into an earnest money agreement for the sale and purchase of the Hardwicks' home in Bothell, Washington. The agreement provided for possession on closing which was not to occur before November 21, 1977. After the Phillips obtained bank financing, the parties were notified that closing would occur on the 25th of November. In the third week of November the…