Maynard v. Wharton

OPINION

JACKSON, Judge:

Tamo Maynard and David Fischer (buyers) appeal the trial court’s grant of summary judgment dismissing their complaint against Thomas Wharton, Jr. and William Roberts (sellers). Buyers alleged breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and fraud arising from their purchase of real estate from sellers. Buyers also appeal the trial court’s order awarding attorney fees to sellers. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Buyers negotiated to purchase from sellers approximately twenty-five acres of undeveloped property in Bluffdale, Utah. Sellers previously had…