Wilson v. Century 21 Great Western Realty

Opinion

SMITH, J.

Plaintiffs John and Carolyne Wilson bought a home in Walnut Creek and later brought this action against the seller’s real estate brokerage and agent, Century 21 Great Western Realty (Century 21) and Harry Kraft, after realizing that the home had foundation problems. The case was tried to a jury on theories of fraud, negligent misrepresentation and negligence, but the court granted a nonsuit at the close of evidence which left only the fraud cause of action. In a special verdict, the jury found that defendants had concealed or suppressed a material fact, but not with an intent…