Smit v. Anderson

Opinion by

Judge ROY.

In this tort action, defendant, Darwin Anderson, d/b/a Eagle View Homes (contractor), a general contractor, appeals from a jury verdiet in favor of plaintiffs, Mark Smit (Smit) and his wife Jana Smit, awarding damages. Plaintiffs cross-appeal from the trial court's pretrial order dismissing their negligence per se and vicarious liability claims. We affirm.

Douglas Koldenhoven (homeowner) decided to build his own house. He approached a lender for financing and was informed that he would need a general contractor in order to qualify for a construction loan. Homeowner…