Question

Before buying a house, Dean and Donna Testa hired Ground Systems, Inc. (GSI), to inspect and describe the sewage and water disposal system. GSI reported that a split sewage and water disposal system was in place with a watertight septic tank, a wastewater tank, a distribution box, and a leach field. The Testas bought the house. Later, Dean Testa noticed that the system was not as GSI described; there was no distribution box or leach field. Furthermore, there was only one tank and the tank was not watertight. The Testas arranged for the installation of a new system and sold the house. Assuming that GSI is liable for a breach of contract, what is the measure of damages?

Answer 1

I would say that GSI would be liable for the cost of the new sewage and water disposal system since they incorrectly reported it as in good working order or at least they should be liable for the leach field, the distribution box and the cost of making the tank watertight.