Kieffer v. Linton

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Linton purchased a house from defendant Kieffer on or about July 28, 1985. Defendant Arrow Exterminators, Inc. (“Arrow”) furnished defendant Kieffer with a “clearance letter” which was given to plaintiff in connection with this purchase and sale. The clearance letter stated that defendant Arrow had performed an inspection of the house and found no active termite infestation. In May of 1987, plaintiff discovered termites in the house and this action followed.

At trial, plaintiff proceeded against defendant Arrow on a theory of negligent inspection and against…