Legal Opinion
Vaughn, Inc. v. Beck
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided November 2, 2001No. Record 003042PublishedCited by 54 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Keenan
In this appeal, we consider the issue whether under Code § 55-70.1, a purchaser of a new home is required to notify the builder of a defect in construction within the statutory warranty period before bringing an action against the builder for breach of that warranty.
Howard J. Beck, Jr., and his wife, Lauren S. Beck (collectively, the Becks), entered into a contract with Vaughn, Inc. (Vaughn) to purchase certain real estate, including a house and a well, in a residential development in Roanoke County. The Becks obtained title and took possession of the property on December 9, 1996.
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