Waites v. Toran

The defendant appeals from a judgment in favor of the plaintiffs in their action based upon implied warranty and fraud in the sale of a residence. We affirm.

This controversy arose when the basement wall of the Torans' side of a duplex collapsed on May 8, 1978, less than two years after their purchase of it. This action was filed, a jury trial ensued, and the plaintiffs were awarded a verdict in the amount of $27,000.00. The defendant contends that the trial court erred in submitting the case to the jury over his motion for a directed verdict and for denying his motions for judgment…