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usual</SPAN>. The court held that there is no "should have known"
standard placed on the seller. The seller must have ACTUAL knowledge of a
defect. However, once that knowledge has been established, according
to a separate Second District case , the failure to disclose for any
reason gives rise to liability. I believe the court stated something to
the effect that the "innocent omitter is just as liable as the knowing
dissembler".</FONT></SPAN></DIV></DIV>
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[mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>fred.dudley@hklaw.com<BR><B>Sent:</B> Monday, July 01, 2013 1:09
PM<BR><B>To:</B> debianchi236@bellsouth.net; ian@mkpalaw.com;
thomas.cooney@browardschools.com<BR><B>Cc:</B>
clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [CLC-Discussion] Fw:
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recent case decision has clarified that "negligent" misrepresentation is NOT
sufficient for cause of action under <I><U>Johnson v. Davis</U></I>.</SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"
class=MsoNormal>The reference I have is an old one but take a look at Atlantic
Nat'l Bank of Florida v. Vest, 480 So. 2d 1328, rev. denied 491 So. 2d 281, and
508 So. 2d 16 (Fla. 1987) for the elements.<BR><BR>"The tort is often mentioned
and rarely explained. All that must be alleged in a suit for negligent
misrep is not that that the representor intended to make a false statement, but
rather that the representation was made under circumstances in which its falsity
should have been known." Wallerstein, 573 So. 2d
9.<BR><BR>Elements:<BR> 1. misrep; 2. representor
must either know of the misrep, must make the misrep w/o knowledge of its truth
or falsity, or must make the rep under circumstances in which he ought to have
known of its falsity; 3. representor must intend that the rep induce another to
act; 4. injury to party acting in justifiable reliance on misrep<SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR><BR></SPAN>Finally,
Check out the Florida Standard Jury Instructions Civil<BR>MI 8 for the
elements<SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR><BR>Here are some
others.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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title=debianchi236@bellsouth.net href="mailto:debianchi236@bellsouth.net">Paul
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class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Subject:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Re: [CLC-Discussion]
Seller Liability under Johnson</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Remember, also that
Freud may involve a negligent misrepresentation.</SPAN>See Golden v. Complete
Holdings, 818 F. Supp. 1495 (M.D. Fla. 1993)<SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><BR><BR>Same for
innocent misrepresentation: </SPAN></P>
<P style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; BACKGROUND: #b5d0e0; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Innocent
Misrepresentation</SPAN><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> of Fact. According
to the weight of authority, misrepresentation of material facts, although
innocently made, if acted on by the other party to his detriment, will
constitute a sufficient ground for rescission and cancellation in equity. The
real inquiry is not whether the party making the representation know it to be
false, but whether the other party believed it to be true and was misled by it
in making the contract; and, whether the misrepresentation is made innocently or
knowingly, the effect is the same. It is as conclusive a ground of relief in
equity as a willful and false assertion, for it operates as a surprise and
imposition on the other party; and in such case the party must be held to his
representations.' Sutton v. Cast-Crete Corp. of Fla., 197 So.2d 556
(Fla.App. 2 Dist., 1967) See also <A
href="https://apps.fastcase.com/Research/Pages/Document.aspx?LTID=bq%2bS2nNuuWjdMF%2fRS7%2fbblEeMXEmm%2fHA475%2btJIby9C2PC1LIseq1YkOL4NepfYiva6EkwKhSM%2bC2%2fUTly2pANNx9vj2%2fjg%2bq5sVCdFHQ7X9sLshAs0U42%2fOsXOTfIpoiukyOqsvmjT%2f%2f2ECqYus%2fH8o23GqX9nnAOuwj5wF331FB1LFJLQ4n8eLgV39kUOG&ECF=Jones+v.+Walter+C.+Hardesty%2c+Inc.%2c+1930%2c+100+Fla.+155">Jones
v. Walter C. Hardesty, Inc., 1930, 100 Fla. 155</A>, <A
href="https://apps.fastcase.com/Research/Pages/Document.aspx?LTID=bq%2bS2nNuuWjdMF%2fRS7%2fbblEeMXEmm%2fHA475%2btJIby9C2PC1LIseq1YkOL4NepfYiva6EkwKhSM%2bC2%2fUTly2pANNx9vj2%2fjg%2bq5sVCdFHQ7X9sLshAs0U42%2fOsXOTfIpoiukyOqsvmjT%2f%2f2ECqYus%2fH8o23GqX9nnAOuwj5wF331FB1LFJLQ4n8eLgV39kUOG&ECF=129+So.+497">129
So. 497</A>; <A
href="https://apps.fastcase.com/Research/Pages/Document.aspx?LTID=bq%2bS2nNuuWjdMF%2fRS7%2fbblEeMXEmm%2fHA475%2btJIby9C2PC1LIseq1YkOL4NepfYiva6EkwKhSM%2bC2%2fUTly2pANNx9vj2%2fjg%2bq5sVCdFHQ7X9sLshAs0U42%2fOsXOTfIpoiukyOqsvmjT%2f%2f2ECqYus%2fH8o23GqX9nnAOuwj5wF331FB1LFJLQ4n8eLgV39kUOG&ECF=Peace+River+Phosphate+Min.+Co.+v.+Thomas+A.+Green%2c+Inc.%2c+1931%2c+102+Fla.+370">Peace
River Phosphate Min. Co. v. Thomas A. Green, Inc., 1931, 102 Fla. 370</A>, <A
href="https://apps.fastcase.com/Research/Pages/Document.aspx?LTID=bq%2bS2nNuuWjdMF%2fRS7%2fbblEeMXEmm%2fHA475%2btJIby9C2PC1LIseq1YkOL4NepfYiva6EkwKhSM%2bC2%2fUTly2pANNx9vj2%2fjg%2bq5sVCdFHQ7X9sLshAs0U42%2fOsXOTfIpoiukyOqsvmjT%2f%2f2ECqYus%2fH8o23GqX9nnAOuwj5wF331FB1LFJLQ4n8eLgV39kUOG&ECF=135+So.+828">135
So. 828</A>, and <A
href="https://apps.fastcase.com/Research/Pages/Document.aspx?LTID=bq%2bS2nNuuWjdMF%2fRS7%2fbblEeMXEmm%2fHA475%2btJIby9C2PC1LIseq1YkOL4NepfYiva6EkwKhSM%2bC2%2fUTly2pANNx9vj2%2fjg%2bq5sVCdFHQ7X9sLshAs0U42%2fOsXOTfIpoiukyOqsvmjT%2f%2f2ECqYus%2fH8o23GqX9nnAOuwj5wF331FB1LFJLQ4n8eLgV39kUOG&ECF=Robson+Link+%26+Co.+v.+Leedy+Wheeler+%26+Co.%2c+1944%2c+154+Fla.+596">Robson
Link & Co. v. Leedy Wheeler & Co., 1944, 154 Fla. 596</A>, <A
href="https://apps.fastcase.com/Research/Pages/Document.aspx?LTID=bq%2bS2nNuuWjdMF%2fRS7%2fbblEeMXEmm%2fHA475%2btJIby9C2PC1LIseq1YkOL4NepfYiva6EkwKhSM%2bC2%2fUTly2pANNx9vj2%2fjg%2bq5sVCdFHQ7X9sLshAs0U42%2fOsXOTfIpoiukyOqsvmjT%2f%2f2ECqYus%2fH8o23GqX9nnAOuwj5wF331FB1LFJLQ4n8eLgV39kUOG&ECF=18+So.2d+523">18
So.2d 523</A>.</SPAN></P></DIV>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Re:
[CLC-Discussion] Seller Liability under Johnson</SPAN></P></DIV>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: #0000dd; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The
answer relates back to the Seller's knowledge of the <U>full extent</U> of
termite damage. Assuming that a standard residential disclosure form was
used for your client's transaction, what were the specific disclosures
provided by the Seller regarding both inspection and treatment for "termites,
dry rot, pest or wood destroying organisms?" </SPAN></P>
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class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; COLOR: #0000dd; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">In this
instance you indicate that Seller disclosed prior treatment. Did Seller
also provide the date, type of treatment and company name? Any
proposal/estimate/contract and/or invoice from the treating company
<I>should</I> have indicated the extent of infestation to be treated. If
the full extent of infestation/damage is indicated on any
proposal/estimate/contract and/or invoice, then an argument could be made that
the Seller was on notice and would have a duty to disclose the full extent of
such termite damage. </SPAN></P>
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fact pattern. Seller discloses prior treatment of termite damage.
Some minor termite damage visible from buyer inspection. In reality,
extensive termite damage had been covered up by seller using much effort,
including actually plastering rotten wood, texturing to look like actually
wood, and then painting over. After moving in, covered up damage begins
to expand and fall from home. Further inspection discovers extent of
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some termite damage was open and obvious. However, extent of the damage
was not open and obvious. While a further detailed inspection may have
discovered the greater extent of damage, Johnson does not generally require
inspection when seller has intentionally covered up extent of
damage.</SPAN></P>
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covering up “extent” of the damage?</SPAN></P>
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