Derby v. Public Service Company

The main issue is whether the Public Service Company of New Hampshire, a vendor of land, after transfer of title and possession may be liable for injuries sustained by third parties resulting from what could be found to be a dangerous condition of the land existing at the time of transfer. It is undisputed that a grantor who fails to disclose to a vendee a condition involving-unreasonable risk to persons upon the land is liable for harm caused thereby to them after transfer of possession to the grantee, if the latter is unaware of the condition or the risk involved, and the vendor knows of…