Pixton v. Silva

The plaintiffs, Kenneth and Alyce Pixton, commenced this action against defendants, Manuel and Ila Silva, for specific performance of an earnest money agreement to purchase a dairy farm. Alternatively, plaintiffs sought to recover from the Silvas and defendant Farm Management Services, Inc., real estate brokers, $20,000 paid by Mr. Silva as earnest money. At the close of plaintiffs’ case, the trial court granted defendants’ motions to dismiss the complaint. Plaintiffs appeal.

Defendants Silva, dairy operators in Battleground, Washington, decided to move and purchase another dairy. They…