Jerry Weaks and Joyce Weaks v. Kathleen Jeanette White

OPINION

JAMES T. WORTHEN, Chief Justice

Jerry Weaks and Joyce Weaks appeal an adverse summary judgment rendered in Kathleen Jeanette White’s suit against them concerning an executory contract for the conveyance of real property. On appeal, the Weakses raise three issues concerning the applicability of common law defenses and the awards for damages and attorney’s fees. We affirm.

Background

On June 5,2002, the Weakses, as sellers, and White, as purchaser, executed a document entitled “Contract for Dééd” pursuant to which White agreed to make a down payment and monthly installments for ten years to…