Stern & Stern Associates v. Timmons

Toal, Justice:

This appeal arises out of an action for specific performance of a contract for the sale of real estate. The appellant was awarded specific performance but denied special damages and reasonable attorney fees were limited to $3,000.00.

FACTS

Annie Mary Timmons, respondent, entered into a contract for the sale of real estate with Stern & Stern Associates [“Stern”], appellant. When Ms. Timmons refused to close on the property on the date set in the contract, Stern sued for specific performance. Stern also claimed that they suffered $135,000.00 special damages as a result of Ms.…