Bradford v. Alvey & Sons

CROCKETT, Chief Justice:

Plaintiffs Kenneth and Tammy Bradford brought suit against defendant Alvey & Sons, the builders of a home under construction in the Shiloh Subdivision in Salt Lake County, seeking specific performance, or damages for breach, of an earnest money agreement to convey the home to the plaintiffs. After a trial to the court, findings and judgment were made in favor of the defendants. Plaintiffs appeal.

On February 17,1978, the plaintiffs made an offer to purchase a home from the defendants using the standard Earnest Money Receipt and Offer to Purchase form. The offer was made…