Deacon's Development, LLP v. Lamb

CROTHERS, Justice.

[¶ 1] Timothy C. Lamb and Elizabeth Fletcher Lamb (“the Lambs”) appeal from a district court judgment awarding Deacon’s Development, LLP, (“Deacon’s”) $1,598.75 in costs and fees and the right to possess certain property occupied by the Lambs in Grand Forks, North Dakota. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand, concluding that the district court correctly determined the contract for deed was properly terminated and correctly ordered eviction but that the district court erred in awarding attorney fees.

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[¶ 2] The Lambs and Deacon’s entered into a six-month contract for…