Davis v. Tazewell Place Associates

In this appeal, we consider issues relating to statutory and express warranties arising from the sale of real property.

This case was decided in the trial court on a motion for summary judgment and, therefore, in accordance with familiar principles, we will state the facts in the light most favorable to the plaintiffs, the non-moving parties, “unless the inferences are strained, forced, or contrary to reason.” Bloodworth v. Ellis, 221 Va. 18, 23, 267 S.E.2d 96, 99 (1980).

Plaintiffs, James E. and Delores Z. Davis, executed a sales contract with defendant, Tazewell Place Associates, a Virginia…