Swain v. Harvest States Cooperatives

GIERKE, Justice.

Harvest States Cooperatives, formerly doing business as Great Plains Supply Co. [Great Plains], appeals from a district court judgment awarding Garland and Kathleen Swain $77,986.99. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for entry of amended judgment.

In 1978 Great Plains and Gregory and Kathleen Sinclair entered into a building contract in which Great Plains agreed to build the Sinclairs a modular house near Devils Lake for $39,300. Great Plains’ representatives were aware that the land had a high ground water table and suggested a wood basement foundation. Although…