Hansen v. Stanley Martin Companies, Inc.

Michael G. Hansen and Nancy E. Randa (the “Homeowners”) appeal the judgment of the Fairfax County Circuit Court granting summary judgment to Stanley Martin Companies, Inc. (“Stanley Martin”) on all claims against it. For the reasons discussed below, we will affirm the judgment of the trial court in part, and reverse it in part, and the case will be remanded.

I. BACKGROUND AND MATERIAL PROCEEDINGS BELOW

On February 22, 1997, the Homeowners entered into a sales contract for the construction of a new home with Stanley Martin, the builder. The Homeowners claim that, prior to executing the sales…