Honeyman v. Clostermann

Plaintiff brought this action for specific performance of an earnest money agreement involving the sale of an undeveloped lot in Portland. The trial court granted specific performance on modified terms and dismissed defendants’ 1 counterclaims with prejudice. Defendants appeal, and we affirm.

Plaintiff, a building contractor, became interested in buying a lot owned by defendants. Defendants were represented in the transaction by Spassov, a real estate agent. The listing for the lot stated that it contained “approximately 5,000 square feet.” Zoning regulations required a variance in order to…