Christie v. General Electric Credit Corp.

GUNTHER, BOBBY W., Associate Judge.

The sole issue is whether the trial court erred in granting the appellee’s motion for involuntary dismissal. To aid in answering this question, a review of an extremely condensed version of the facts is necessary.

Appellant entered into a contract to purchase a patio home from appellee. The contract was contingent upon appellant obtaining 80% financing. The contract also provided for appellee to retain the deposit and sum prepaid for extras as liquidated damages if appellant obtained the mortgage financing but failed to close the transaction. Appellant…