Webb v. Interstate Land Corp.

HOWE, Justice:

Plaintiffs William and Gwendolyn Webb, the owners of certain real property in Utah County, brought this action against defendant Interstate Land Corp., their grantor, seeking reimbursement of an amount the Webbs paid to Young Electric Sign Company (Yesco) after they purchased the property. The district court held that Interstate had breached its covenant against encumbrances contained in the warranty deed executed by Interstate to the Webbs and ordered reimbursement and payment of legal fees to the Webbs. Interstate appeals.

BACKGROUND

In early 1983, Contract Carpets, which is not…