Moyer v. White

DOWLING, J.,

The question presented in this case is one of first impression in Pennsylvania: What rights, if any, pass to remote purchasers of real property as against builders/ contractors who performed services on behalf of a prior owner? For the reasons that follow, we hold that lack of privity is not an element of a cause of action for breach of contract, and therefore, the jury’s verdict in favor of plaintiff may stand..

Plaintiff Darryl Moyer purchased the property in question, a three-story, 28-unit apartment building located at 1700 North Second Street, from the estate of Chester…