Facts

The plaintiff bought a house from defendant and discovered cracked slab one month later. The plaintiff also discovered patched interior walls and patched exterior stucco.

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
The plaintiff contended that the defendant disclosed nothing; that the defendant knew of the slab crack, wall cracks and slab movement and uneven floor.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
The defendant contended that he knew nothing, and that he had not patched cracks nor knew of slab cracks.

Settlement Discussions

The defendant offered $5,000.

Result

Verdict for $400,000.

Other Information

The defendant's motion for new trial was denied. The defendant's appeal is pending.

Deliberation

five hours

Poll

12-0 (for plaintiff on fraud, concealment, breach of contract, negligence), 9-3 (for plaintiff on damages)

Length

four days