Amoss v. Bennion

HENRIOD, Chief Justice:

Appeal from a summary judgment for specific performance of an “Earnest Money” agreement having to do with the sale of land and livestock. Affinned, with modification herein noted. No costs on appeal awarded.

The Bennions, with a fine reputation in the state, elderly people, homesteaded land in Daggett County, stocked and operated it for nigh onto half a century, listed part of it for sale with a Salt Lake realtor, who was represented by one Brown. Amoss, a nearby landowner, displayed an interest in purchasing it. Bennion suggested that Amoss buy all of the acreage. Amoss…