Schmauch v. Johnston

This is an action to recover damages for breach of contract. The trial court, sitting without a jury, made findings in favor of the plaintiffs and entered judgment accordingly. The defendants appeal.

We view the facts in a light most favorable to the plaintiffs and affirm the judgment of the trial court if it is supported by any substantial evidence, despite contradictory evidence offered by defendants. Atlas Hotel Supply v. Baney, 273 Or 731, 543 P2d 289 (1975).

On August 28, 1972, the parties entered into a written contract whereby defendants agreed to build a home for plaintiffs for the sum…