Centrella v. Holland Construction Corp.

This is an action for breach of contract.

The plaintiff purchased a new home from the defendant by a contract entered into in January, 1974. Because of a flood condition there was water damage done to the oak floors in the house. A stipulation was added to the contract that the builder was to repair all damage due to water. At the time of closing it appeared as if the damage had been repaired. However, subsequently the floors buckled and this lawsuit ensued. The evidence clearly indicates that as a result of the flooding which took place prior to the sale, there is a permanent condition…