Guardian Construction Co. v. Dinkin

Dr. Harvey Dinkin and his wife, Gail M. Dinkin (the Dinkins) on 8 November 1969 entered into a contract for the purchase of a house in Vienna, Virginia from Guardian Construction Co., Inc. (Guardian). The contract provided for settlement “[w]ithin ten (10) days from the date of notification by Seller to Purchaser of completion of the work to be done . . . .” On 21 April 1970, the Dinkins were notified that settlement had been set for 6 May 1970 at 2 p.m. They asked for an extension, which was refused. When they failed to appear at settlement, Guardian declared a forfeiture of their $1,000.00…