Baranowski v. Strating

Plaintiffs’ house was damaged due to settlement of the foundation. In this action plaintiffs sought to recover from the defendant builders, alleging breach of contract and negligence in the construction of the residence. Trial was held before Kent County Circuit Judge Roman J. Snow. In an opinion dated July 18, 1975, the trial court found the defendants guilty of negligence and awarded damages of $20,600. Defendants appeal from that judgment.

To set out the facts relevant to the issues raised on appeal we quote at length from Judge Snow’s written opinion:

"On March 29, 1974, Plaintiffs Walter…