My landscaper refused to continue working with it as a lawn planted on it would just die come fall/winter in NW Washington’s heavy rains.  

My landscaper refused to continue working with it as a lawn planted on it would just die come fall/winter in NW Washington’s heavy rains.

And a judgement against if it goes to court....sigh. 

What if you are in a car accident and get a judgement for a million against you--they could seize your father's house as it is NOT your primary house and he would have nothing. 

(b) In the event sellers refuse to pay, do we have a chance to prevail judgement  and (c) Is it worth fighting this case given the PSA is for a low 7 digit price?

Good on you for not letting emotion and the excitement of getting a deal cloud your judgement. 

Could be sunny and 70, could rain all day, could snow! 

I think you can (depending on your state) include a "confession of judgement" clause whereby if he does not stick to the payment plan you can record the IOU as a general lien against him the same as if you went to court. 

@Jay Hinrichs Do you get judgement reports and check the validity of the past transactions? 

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