Case Background

This contract dispute took place from a failed real estate transaction involving a two family home located on High Ridge Road in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Quinn Isaac, the Plaintiff, had agreed to purchase the property from Charles Weaver for $225,000 on February 14, 2023. He promptly paid a $1,000 deposit and began preparing for the closing. That included hiring legal counsel, applying for a mortgage, and completing all buyer side responsibilities required to close the deal.

Weaver, the seller, had also retained legal counsel and moved forward with initial steps. However, days before the scheduled closing, he backed out. According to the complaint, Weaver informed Isaac through his attorney on March 10, 2023, that he would not proceed with the sale. He reportedly stated that the foreclosure sale of the property had been postponed and that he believed he could sell it for a higher price. Weaver then listed the property at $325,000 and ultimately sold it for $362,000 on June 9, 2023.

Isaac responded by filing a three count civil complaint for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, and breach of the implied duty of good faith.

The event that led to the dispute

Isaac accused Weaver of reneging on a valid and enforceable purchase agreement. He pointed to the executed contract as proof that the seller had agreed to transfer the property in exchange for full payment of $225,000, including the payoff of the foreclosure debt. The deal had given Isaac the right to take ownership through a quitclaim deed once the debt had been settled. Isaac claimed that by walking away from the agreement, Weaver had denied him the benefit of his bargain.

Weaver's actions, Isaac argued, not only breached the written contract but also violated the basic principle of fair dealing. According to the Plaintiff, Weaver's decision to pursue a more profitable offer after acc