Tower v. Halderman

OPINION

FERNANDEZ, Chief Judge.

James Halderman appeals from the judgment entered against him after a court trial in appellee Thomas Tower’s suit for specific performance of a real estate contract. Halderman argues that the trial court erred in awarding Tower specific performance, contending that Halderman cancelled the contract and that Tower failed to prove that he was able to pay the funds required to close escrow. We affirm.

In June 1985, Halderman was the lessee of a parcel of land in the Scottsdale-Tempe area with an option to purchase. He signed a listing agreement with Debbie Brugliera…