Woodward v. Chirco Const. Co., Inc.

GORDON, Vice Chief Justice:

On March 1, 1971, plaintiffs-appellants Seabrook and Susan Woodward entered into a contract with defendant-appellee Chirco Construction Co., Inc. for the construction and purchase of a residence. The closing occurred on April 23, 1971. During the first year of occupancy, the Woodwards noticed cracking in the outer walls, misalignment of doors, and warping of floor tile. Chirco repaired these items in June of 1972.

In December of 1974, the Woodwards discovered a large crack in the concrete slab beneath the tile floor in the foyer of the residence. The crack was one…