Burgess v. Miller

Moore, Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Sue Ellen Burgess brought an action to recover for water damages she allegedly incurred in a residence she purchased from James R. Miller and Judith E. Miller, pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-2,120 (Reissue 1996), which requires a seller of real property to provide the purchaser with a written disclosure statement of the real property’s condition. At the close of Burgess’ case in chief, the county court for Douglas County directed a verdict in favor of the Millers. On appeal, the district court affirmed. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

BACKGROUND

The property…