Laughlin v. McConnel

Opinion by

Montgomery, J.,

This is an appeal from the judgment for plaintiffs in an action of assumpsit for the recovery of hand money paid on a contract to purchase real estate. Ap pellees Paul H. Thomas and Ann M. Thomas, husband and wife, were interested in purchasing a home in the Borough of Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, which was listed for sale with the James S. Strouss Real Estate Agency. The owner of the said home was Sarah B. McConnel, the appellant. The agreed purchase price was $16,000 and it was to be paid in the following manner: $1,000 down payment to be given by Mr. and…