Harmon v. Christy Lumber, Inc.

WUEST, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of a third-party defendant and against the third-party plaintiff. We affirm.

In July of 1983 the plaintiffs, Joseph and Edith Harmon (Harmons), decided to begin construction of a new home in Pierre, South Dakota. The Harmons were anxious to begin construction as soon as possible so the house would be ready before winter. The Harmons met with representatives of Christy Lumber, Inc. (Christy) to select a floor plan and obtain a bid from Christy on materials. The Harmons selected a floor plan and…