Burns v. Gleason

Sognier, Judge.

Charles and Nancy Burns brought suit against Darrell and Lisa Gleason seeking the $15,000 down payment made by the Burnses on a house they were to purchase from the Gleasons. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the Gleasons and the Burnses appeal.

The parties entered into a sales contract for the purchase of ap-pellees’ home, agreeing further that for the year prior to the closing date, appellants would lease the house for a monthly rent or compensation. A document attached and made a part of the “lease purchase” contract contained special provisions (a)…