Scott v. Sebree

J. WOODFIN JONES, Justice.

This case involves an option contract to purchase real property. Hugh L. Scott, the optionee, sued Jim R. Sebree and Chester Hood, 1 the optionors, on several 'theories seeking damages or, alternatively, specific performance. Following a jury trial, the trial court rendered judgment awarding Scott specific performance, attorney’s fees, and costs of court. Both parties appeal. We will affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Sebree and Hood each owned an undivided one-half interest in a piece of real property located in Williamson County, Texas. On February 1, 1993,…