The summary judgment for the mortgagee-appellees is reversed because genuine issues are presented concerning the proper interpretation of the release agreement in question. Agricultural Alumni Seed Improvement Ass’n, Inc. v. Diaz,
The order permitting distribution to the mortgagees of the sum previously paid by the appellant-mortgagors into the registry of the court is also reversed with directions to require its repayment to the registry. Since the deposit represented a tender by the appellant-mortgagors to secure the release of a designated portion of the mortgaged property upon the payment of the amount they contend was due under the agreement, it should be paid to the mortgagees at the conclusion of the case only if the plaintiffs are ultimately successful in establishing their position. See Masser v. London Operating Co.,
Finally, the order awarding attorney’s fees to the appellees is likewise reversed, not only because of our previous rulings, but also because the underlying note and mortgage, which provide for these fees in the event of the mortgagees’ success, specifically state that these obligations are without recourse against the individual plaintiffs who have “no personal liability” under either instrument. See Heim v. Kirkland,
Reversed and remanded with directions.
