Phoenix v. Stevens

Termites and damage caused by them give rise to this law action for fraud. Plaintiffs on June 8, 1961, purchased the residence property at 3211 Fifth Avenue, Des Moines, from defendants. After living in. the property for several months they had a termite inspection made and discovered considerable termite damage much of which was covered by boards nailed to the plate between the joists at the top of the basement walls. >

Plaintiffs allege that by such concealment misrepresentations were deliberately and falsely made by defendants with intention to deceive plaintiffs and cause them to rely and…