Goldberg v. Charlie's Chevrolet, Inc.

REINHARD, Judge.

Plaintiffs (purchasers) appeal from a judgment for defendant (seller) in a suit for return of purchasers’ earnest money deposit in connection with a real estate sales contract. We affirm.

Sometime in February, 1981, purchasers contacted seller concerning property for sale in St. Louis. Purchasers sought the property, formerly used as an automobile showroom and repair facility, for a home improvement/hardware store. Following subsequent discussions, purchasers presented a sale contract to seller for purchase of the property and improvements at a price of $300,000. This agreement…