Turner v. Watson

1PEATROSS, J.

This appeal arises out of a failed real estate transaction. Plaintiffs, Charles and Gwendolyn Turner, contracted with Michael D. Watson d/b/a Watson Construction (“Watson”) to construct a house on a lot to be purchased by Watson. For reasons described infra, the sale of the home to the Turners never closed and Watson ultimately sold the property to a third party. The Turners filed this suit to recoup out-of-pocket expenses they incurred during the building of the home and Watson reconvened seeking damages associated with the failed transaction. The trial court awarded the Turners…