Pettit v. Hughes

Farmer, Judge.

{¶ 1} Appellants, Richard and Barbara Pettit, hired Connie Shaeffer, a real estate agent associated with appellee Findeiss Realty Company, to represent their interests in the purchase of a historical home in Zanesville, Ohio, known as the “Rogge House.” The seller of the home was appellee James Hughes. Hughes’s real estate agent was Carol Goff.

{¶ 2} Prior to the closing of the sale, a septic inspection of the property for the benefit of appellants was performed by appellee Zemba Brothers, Ltd. Based upon the report provided by Zemba, Schaeffer informed appellants that they could…