Snierson v. Scruton

The plaintiffs, Richard and Alexandria Snierson, appeal the decision of the Superior Court (McHugh, J.) dismissing their petition in equity for failure to state claims upon which relief could be granted. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

In August 1994, the plaintiffs entered into a sales agreement to purchase a residence from defendants Robert and Janet Scruton. The closing occurred on September 27, 1994. The plaintiffs allegedly encountered subsequent difficulties with the septic system. They contend that the Scrutons, the Scrutons’ realtor, defendant Tate & Foss, Inc. (Tate &…