Alford v. First American Title Insurance

OPINION

LIVERMORE, Judge.

Plaintiffs, Wayne and Joan Alford, entered into a contract to sell their house to John and Betty Donahue. The Alfords and Donahues contracted with defendant, First American Title Insurance Company, to provide escrow services. On the date of closing, the Donahues tendered additional money and signed all necessary documents at the office of the defendant. Shortly thereafter, the Donahues returned to defendant’s office, said that they no longer wished to purchase, and requested their money back. Defendant gave back the down payment but retained the earnest money.…