Aldridge v. Dolbeer

This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, William and Martha Dolbeer, and against the defendant, Fred Aldridge, individually and doing business as Fred Aldridge Enterprises ("Aldridge"), in an action for breach of contract. The questions presented are whether there was sufficient evidence to support the trial court's finding that Aldridge breached the contract, and if so, whether the damages awarded were proper.

In September 1984, the Dolbeers entered into a contract with Aldridge whereby they purchased approximately 3.3 acres of undeveloped real estate from him for $7,500.…