Richards v. Baum

HOWE, Justice:

Plaintiffs Lamar and Lynne Richards brought this action seeking a decree quieting title and an order requiring defendants William and Maxine Baum to specifically perform a contract to sell certain real property located in Utah County. The Baums counterclaimed, seeking a decree quieting title in their favor. Following a bench trial, the court quieted title in favor of the Baums. The Richardses appeal.

In March 1994, the Richardses filed a notice of appeal. Pursuant to rule 6 of the Utah Rules of Appellate Procedure, they also filed a cost bond with the court. However, they did not…