Lorenzo v. Noel

This case involves the sale of an allegedly defective home. Plaintiff appeals as of right from the trial court’s order granting defendant’s motion for summary disposition under MCR 2.116(0(10). We reverse.

Plaintiff bought defendant’s home in 1988 without having it inspected. The basement started leaking in 1989. In 1991, she had the paneling removed from the basement walls and discovered that the walls were bowed-in and cracked. She sued.

Plaintiff’s amended complaint alleged fraud and misrepresentation by nondisclosure and, in a separate count, fraud and mutual mistake. She prayed for either…