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CPM Development Corp. v. Saca

Citations: 427 So. 2d 336; 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18754Docket: No. 82-1433

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; February 28, 1983; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The appeal concerns a lawsuit initiated by the plaintiffs against the defendant for breach of warranty related to a home purchase. The defendant challenges three key issues: (1) the summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs regarding liability, (2) the court's denial of specific jury instructions requested by the defendant concerning damages, and (3) the award of attorney fees to the plaintiffs. After reviewing the arguments and evidence presented, the court found no reversible error in the lower court's decisions. Consequently, the judgment in favor of the plaintiffs is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Reversible Error

Application: The appellate court conducted a review and determined that there was no reversible error in the decisions made by the lower court, resulting in the affirmation of the judgment.

Reasoning: After reviewing the arguments and evidence presented, the court found no reversible error in the lower court's decisions.

Award of Attorney Fees

Application: The court found no error in the awarding of attorney fees to the plaintiffs, supporting the notion that such fees were justifiable under the circumstances of the case.

Reasoning: The defendant challenges three key issues: ... (3) the award of attorney fees to the plaintiffs.

Jury Instructions on Damages

Application: The court affirmed the lower court's decision to deny specific jury instructions requested by the defendant, suggesting that the standard instructions were adequate.

Reasoning: The defendant challenges three key issues: ... (2) the court's denial of specific jury instructions requested by the defendant concerning damages ...

Summary Judgment in Breach of Warranty Cases

Application: The court upheld the summary judgment in favor of the plaintiffs, indicating that the evidence presented was sufficient to establish liability for breach of warranty.

Reasoning: The appeal concerns a lawsuit initiated by the plaintiffs against the defendant for breach of warranty related to a home purchase.