Dority v. Driesel

This case began as an action for damages for incomplete and faulty workmanship in a house. Plaintiffs assert that defendant Daon Corporation (Daon) is jointly liable with its co-defendant Driesel for breach of express and implied warranties applicable to plaintiffs’ newly constructed residence. The trial court found Daon liable. That liability rests solely on the trial court’s determination that Daon was a joint venturer with co-defendant Driesel, the builder of the house. Daon appeals. We reverse.

Daon developed a residential lot subdivision in Lake Oswego for construction of custom built…