Deupree v. Ruffino

These consolidated appeals ensue from judgments against James L. "Skip" Deupree and Bay Development Corporation of Destin, Inc. ("BDC") entered in two lawsuits which themselves were consolidated for trial. Roy Anderson, Jr., Louise Milner Anderson, and Daniel W. Gibson were awarded damages in one action. Anthony Ruffino and Doris Ruffino were awarded damages in the other action. The consolidated trial was held ore tenus without a jury, based upon allegations of breach of contract and fraud. We affirm.

The litigation arose out of purchases by the Andersons, the Ruffinos, and Gibson of townhouse…