Heikkila v. Carver

WUEST, Chief Justice.

Appellants, Russell and Norma Carver (Carvers) appeal an award of damages against them. We affirm.

The Carvers purchased a ranch from Howard and Reino Heikkila (Heikkilas) in January, 1979. After paying almost one-third of the purchase price, Carvers failed to make the January, 1984 payment when due. Heikkilas brought an action of foreclosure in March, 1984. Judgment for Heikkilas was entered and later affirmed on appeal. See Heikkila v. Carver, 378 N.W.2d 214 (S.D.1985).

As a result of the appeal and a stay in bankruptcy, Carvers retained possession of the ranch until…