Eiman v. Sullivan

CRENSHAW, Judge.

Timothy and Amanda Eiman appeal a final judgment entered after a bench trial awarding Alonzo and Wendy Sullivan damages as a result of the Eimans’ alleged breach of their duty under Johnson v. Davis, 480 So.2d 625 (Fla.1985). The Sullivans cross-appeal only as to the amount of damages awarded. Because the Sullivans failed to provide competent, substantial evidence to prove each element of their claim, we reverse the judgment. The Sullivans’ cross-appeal is moot in light of this ruling.

In early 2005, the Eimans purchased a plot of vacant waterfront land in Pinellas County as a…