Harry's Thrifty Tavern, Inc. v. Pitarra

In a controversy over the sale of a tavern business, the buyer Pitarra sued for the return of his deposit and damages, and the seller Harry’s Thrifty Tavern, Inc., filed a counterclaim for damages. The trial court, sitting without a jury, entered judgment for the buyer and dismissed the counterclaim. The amount of the judgment included these items: deposit, $750; fees and expenses for incorporation, $250; transfer of license, $15; loss of income from a vending machine business (9 weeks at $50 per week), $450; a total of $1,465. The seller appealed. There was no cross-appeal. The questions…