Blackmon v. First Real Estate Corp.

Sim and Lynda Blackmon appeal from a summary judgment in favor of First Real Estate Corporation in an action for negligence. We affirm.

In 1984, the Blackmons, through their agent, Bill Hogan, purchased a used home from Robert Dow and L.S. Ward, who had listed the house with First Real Estate. Shortly after the Blackmons moved into their house, they discovered sewage problems, and, as a result, instituted a suit against Dow, Ward, and First Real Estate, alleging fraudulent deceit, pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 6-5-104. The Blackmons later amended their complaint to include a negligence claim…