Samuels v. Key Title Co.

Plaintiffs appeal the trial court’s order dismissing their unlawful trade practices count and the trial court’s judgment for defendant after trial on another count. They contend that the judgment was based on findings not responsive to the pleadings. We affirm.

Plaintiffs brought an action against defendant escrow company to recover damages they incurred after the purchaser of their business declared bankruptcy. Montel purchased the business. The purchase was financed in part by Alpenrose Dairy, and plaintiffs agreed to take a security interest subordinate to Alpenrose. It took several months…