Lauria v. Wright

CRANE, Judge.

Defendants, Terry Wright and Foundation Concepts, Inc., appeal from a judgment in favor of plaintiff, Thomas J. Lauria, on Count II in this court-tried case for unfair merchandising practices. We reverse.

Plaintiff entered into negotiations with defendant Terry Wright, salesman for and part owner of defendant Foundation Concepts, Inc. [FCI], to purchase a house to be built on an empty lot. The lot was owned by the estate of a third party. On October 25, 1988, plaintiff purchased the lot for $13,000.00 and had the grantor deed it to FCI. Later that day plaintiff submitted a real…