Sizemore v. Howard

In this action to recover the balance due under a land sale contract, defendants (buyers) appeal from a judgment requiring them to pay more than they contend is owing. Plaintiff (seller) cross-appeals, claiming that buyers owe more than the court awarded him. The dispute centers on whether the contract required buyers to pay the real property taxes.

Both parties are experienced real estate investors. The contract, prepared by seller’s attorney, provided for a down payment of $17,000 and a $70,000 contract balance, with interest at 10 percent, to be paid in monthly installments of $662 starting…