Lauderdale v. Grauman

Jeff and Marlene Lauderdale appeal from that portion of the March 26, 1986, judgment and memorandum of the Fifth Judicial District Court which orders Lauderdales to pay H.T. and Avis Grauman $12,000 for attorneys’ fees incurred in this suit. We affirm the decision of the trial judge.

Lauderdales purchased Jefferson Valley Grain Company from Graumans by contract for deed executed April 1, 1974. On March 22, 1983, after paying more than 80% of the contract price to Graumans, Lauderdales filed suit against Graumans for breach of contract. Specifically, Lauderdales alleged Graumans acted…