Double L Properties, Inc. v. Crandall

Gary Crandall appeals the superior court's refusal to order his vendor, Viewmont Properties, to pay him attorney fees as damages for Viewmont's alleged breach of the covenant of seisin. He incurred the fees during his successful defense of a claim by Double L Properties, Inc., to approximately 10 acres of a parcel sold by Viewmont to Mr. Crandall. Viewmont cross-appeals from the portion of the judgment denying it attorney fees. It relies on a provision in the real estate contract which provides that the prevailing party is entitled to fees in actions arising out of the contract.

The Superior…