Caveat Emptor and Seller’s Lack of Knowledge of a Latent Defect #383

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By Gerry NeelyB.A. LL.B. A Supreme Court judge concluded the following advertisement by a representative for the sale of a lot implied a warranty that the buyer could commence construction of a house without unusual expense or building methods:”0.59 (acre) building site in an area of executive homes. South West view property. Fully serviced lot.