Kristek v. Catron

Parks, J.:

This action was brought by plaintiff Jim Kristek against defendant James Catron to recover damages for the negligent construction of plaintiff’s residence. Following a bench trial plaintiff was awarded judgment in the amount of $1,470 and costs. Defendant appeals.

The house now owned by plaintiff was constructed by defendant under a contract with Centurian Investments. The house was completed in 1975 and sold to plaintiff by Centurian in March 1976. Over two years later, in December 1978 plaintiff noticed several stains on the ceiling and walls of the house resulting from water…