Knudsen v. Jensen

AMUNDSON, Justice.

Donald and Lisa Knudsen appeal from a decision of the trial court denying them rescission of a house sale with Woodrow and Diane Jensen. We affirm.

FACTS

Plaintiffs Donald and Lisa Knudsen (Knudsens) purchased a home from the defendants Woodrow and Diane Jensen (Jen-sens). Unbeknownst to the parties, the home had been constructed on inadequate underground support causing structural defects which were found to be latent at the time of the sale. This defect was caused by the building contractor’s gross negligence in preparing the ground supporting a wood foundation. Jensens…