Laurin v. DeCarolis Construction Co., Inc.

After the execution of a purchase and sale agreement and before the conveyance of the real estate, the vendor removed loam, gravel, trees and shrubs. The purchasers sought and were awarded damages in- eluding the fair market value of the gravel, and we hold that such an award is proper in an action for breach of contract. But the value of the gravel should not have included the value of the defendant’s efforts in removing the gravel and loading it on trucks. We therefore remand the case for redetermination of the amount of damages.

The plaintiffs purchased a parcel of real estate and a single…