Christell Staggs v. William Sells

OPINION

in which PATRICIA J. COTTRELL, J., and FRANK G. CLEMENT, JR., Sp. J., joined.

This case involves a claim of negligent misrepresentation in the sale of a home. The trial court found that Defendants’ statements and actions constituted negligent misrepresentation of the condition of the property resulting in $25,000.00 in damages to Plaintiff. However, the trial court also found, applying principles of comparative fault, that Defendants were 60% at fault and Plaintiff was 40% at fault. A judgment of $15,000 was, thus, assessed against Defendants. Defendants appeal the court’s finding of…