Norwest Props., LLC v. Strebler

HILL, J.:

**620This is an appeal from a damages award arising from the failed sale of a residential lot. The Master awarded the Seller, Respondents Michael T. Strebler and Lisa W. Strebler (collectively "Seller"), $40,388 in damages for breach of contract. The Buyer, Appellant Norwest Properties, LLC, appeals claiming the award (except $350 in costs) constitutes special damages that Seller failed to plead. We agree, and reverse.

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Shortly after listing the lot for sale in 2005, Seller accepted Buyer's offer for the $175,000 asking price. The parties signed a contract and set a closing date.…