Hahne v. Wylly

Sognier, Chief Judge.

Susan C. Wylly asserted a fraud claim against Francis J. Hahne, Jr. d/b/a Fran Pools & Spas arising from the construction of a swimming pool in the backyard of her Wilmington Island home. A jury returned a verdict for Wylly, and Hahne appeals from the denial of his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

At trial, appellee presented evidence that her house was built in 1978 and a septic system was installed at that time. She purchased the home in 1984, and shortly thereafter contacted appellant about building a pool. He came to her home in September 1984 to…