Case Problem:
Watson agreed to buy Ingram’s house for $355,000. The contract provided that Watson deposit $15,000 as earnest money and that ‘‘in the event of default by the Buyer, earnest money shall be forfeited to Seller as liquidated damages, unless Seller elects to seek actual damages or specific performance.’’ Because Watson did not timely comply with all of the terms of the contract, nine months after the Watson sale was to occur, Ingram sold the house to a third party for $355,000. Is Ingram entitled to Watson’s $15,000 earnest money as liquidated damages? Explain.
Your answer must be, typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman font (size 12), one-inch margins on all sides, APA format and also include references.