Doddy v. Zedd Auctioneers, Ltd.

By Judge Everett A. Martin, Jr.

In their second amended complaint, to which no demurrer was filed, the Doddys allege they contracted to purchase real estate; that Calvin Zedd received two deposits from them that he agreed to hold in escrow until the closing; that Zedd used the deposits for other purposes and did not provide the deposits for closing until ordered to do so by the court. The Doddys seek to recover compensatory damages in the amount of the “buyer’s premium” Zedd was to receive under the contract, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees.

The Doddys paid Zedd $7,260 on June 18,2007,…