Hagen v. City of Sioux Falls

WUEST, Justice.

Roland L. Hagen and Joanne C. Hagen, (Hagens) husband and wife, appeal an order of summary judgment in favor of the City of Sioux Falls (City) in an action for negligent inspection and enforcement of the City Building Code. We affirm.

In 1974, the Hagens purchased their present residence located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In 1978, the Hagens hired Daryl Monen to construct a garage for their home. A building permit was secured for the garage project on October 26, 1978. The garage was constructed and passed final inspection on November 14, 1978. At the time of final…