Klawitter v. Dettmann

Mark and Sandra Klawitter (Buyers) sued Etta Dettmann and Jean Bleken (Sellers) for specific performance of a real estate buy/sell agreement. The parties filed cross-motions for summary judgment. The Sixth Judicial District Court, Park County, granted the Buyers’ motion and denied Sellers’ motion. The District Court entered judgment decreeing specific performance in favor of Buyers. Sellers appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

We frame the issues on appeal as follows:

1. Did the District Court err in determining that the May 3,1993, agreement constituted a binding real estate…