Long v. First Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n

THOMPSON, Judge.

Mr. and Mrs. Long, the plaintiffs below, appeal a final summary judgment finding that their claim was barred by § 95.11(3)(c), Fla.Stat, a four year statute of limitations. We agree that the circuit court applied the wrong statute of limitations, and reverse.

The Longs purchased a house and lot from the appellee in 1979. Prior to the sale the parties entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement which contained an express warranty that the seller would make all repairs “necessary to bring the building up to new construction standards.” On or before May 20,1980 the Longs began…