George v. Nevett

This is an appeal from a fraud and breach of contract action which arose in connection with a real estate sale between plaintiffs, Charles Howard Nevett and Mary S. Nevett, and defendant, Santina C. George. The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs and against the defendant in the sum of $95,000.00. After a motion for new trial was denied, defendant appealed.

On December 14, 1981, the parties entered into a real estate contract whereby the Nevetts agreed to buy George's home in Fairfield, Alabama, for $210,000.00. The contract provided that the Nevetts were to pay $5,000.00…