Tally v. Patrick, 2008-T-0072 (4-17-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Defendant-appellant, Lory Patrick, appeals the Judgment Entry of the Niles Municipal Court, in which the trial court awarded plaintiff-appellee, Maynard Tally, $500 plus interest and costs. For the following reasons, we affirm the decision of the trial court.

{¶ 2} In March of 2008, Tally and his wife, Christine, entered into a contract with Patrick to purchase real estate located in Niles, Ohio. Pursuant to the agreement, Tally placed $500 in escrow as earnest money.

{¶ 3} Tally subsequently went to First Choice Community Credit Union, Inc. for financing for the transaction.…