Graf v. Sumpter

Although judgment after trial without a jury was in their favor, plaintiffs appeal because they think the findings require a greater award than was granted.

Defendant and his joint venture associate, now deceased, sold to plaintiffs a lot and a house to be constructed thereon. Purchase price was $19,500. Contrary to the seller’s representations, the house was built on filled land which was not properly compacted. The house settled unduly. It was necessary to place concrete pilings under the house to stabilize it, and to repair cracking and crumbling of the structure, all at a cost of…