Horne's Pest Control Co. v. Elliott

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiff Eunice B. Elliott brought this “wood infestation” suit against Terminix Service, Inc., d/b/a Wright/Terminix Service (“Terminix”) and Horne’s Pest Control Company, Inc. (“Horne’s”). She alleged that Terminix negligently inspected a house which she purchased in the summer of 1985; that Horne’s negligently inspected the house, too; and that Horne’s negligently repaired the house. Special damages and punitive damages were sought against each defendant. Answering the complaint, defendants denied they were liable to plaintiff.

At the close of the evidence,…