Cordell v. Stroud

Mr. and Mrs. Norris Stroud appeal an award of damages under the Consumer Protection Act; Mr. Cordell and Mr. Weber cross-appeal on the issue of damages. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Mr. and Mrs. Stroud are licensed real estate broker and agent, respectively, and operate a real estate business, United Farm Agency, Inc., on 10 acres adjacent to the Wenatchee/Chelan highway. In February 1980, the Strouds entered into a lease with an option to purchase from Donna Wilson. After the agreement expired on July 31, 1981, the Strouds and Ms. Wilson agreed orally to continue on a month-to-month…