Sherman v. Lunsford

This is an appeal from an action for breach of contract and specific performance. The trial court found appellant Lunsford in breach and awarded damages and attorney's fees to respondent Sherman. Sherman cross-appeals the denial of specific performance and the calculation of the amount of damages.

In August of 1980, Lunsford was substantially in arrears in payments to the former holder of his State of Alaska "entry permit" for fishing in that state. He needed to make a good faith payment of at least $15,000 by October of 1980 and then to try to renegotiate the payment schedule. In late August…