Parks v. Howard

Birdsong, Judge.

This appeal arises from litigation over the discovery of termites and termite damage in a recently purchased home. Howard, the purchaser, and his wife, Virginia, sued Parks, the seller, and Danny L. Smith, individually and d/b/a White Oak Exterminating Company (collectively “White Oak”) for fraud seeking general and punitive damages and rescission. Parks appeals from the judgment of the trial court against both defendants awarding the Howards $20,000 in general damages and $5,000 in litigation expenses. White Oak is not a party to the appeal.

Pursuant to a real estate sales…