Tidd v. Stauffer

Plaintiffs-appellants (Tidds) commenced this action for a judgment ordering defendants-appellees (Stauffers) to convey to appellants a warranty deed to real estate purchased by appellants under a conditional sales contract for land upon appellants paying to appellees the balance due under the contract, pursuant to a prepayment clause.

Stauffers responded by filing an answer and cross complaint which alleged that the conditional sales contract had been terminated as a result of certain breaches by Tidds. These alleged breaches were the failure to pay taxes in the years 1968, 1969, and 1970,…