Scharabok v. Murphy

GRUBB, District Judge.

Action by a vendee of a contract to convey real estate for restitution based upon the claim that the contract was breached by the vendor. Defendants, John and Dorothy Murphy, were the vendors ; A1 Murphy was a broker representing the vendors; and the third party defendant was the attorney representing the plaintiffs.

The real estate was a motel located in Florida. Plaintiffs are asking for the return of $30,121.84 which they paid toward the purchase price of $85,000 based upon the failure of defendants to convey the real estate free and clear of all encumbrances.…