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Should have known is not the standard. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>If the seller made a representation, for example in a disclosure form or in the contract itself saying that they know of nothing that would materially affect the value of the home, and the representation is inaccurate, and the seller knows it or even if the seller doesn’t know whether or not the statement is true or false, then if the buyer can prove they relied on the representation to their detriment they may also have a claim for fraudulent misrepresentation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>“Should have known” only arises in the context of a negligent misrepresentation. First, a representation is required. The representation has to be inaccurate. The seller is negligent in making the representation (should have known it was inaccurate), the buyer relies, and the reliance is detrimental. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Robert P. Butts, Esq.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Board Certified as a Specialist in Construction Law<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>FISHER, BUTTS, SECHREST & WARNER, P.A.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>5200 S.W. 91st Terrace, Suite 101<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Gainesville, FL 32608<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(352) 373-5922<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(352) 373-5921 FAX<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>E-mail: rbutts@fbswlaw.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>The preceding electronic mail message (including any attachments) contains information the sender deems confidential and constitute non-public information. 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Use, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of the foregoing electronic mail (including any attachments) by unintended recipients is not authorized by the sender and may be unlawful. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org [mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Nuechterlein, Michael F.<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 01, 2013 2:14 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'fred.dudley@hklaw.com'; 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: Seller Liability under Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Fred, do you have the Name of, and/or cite on, that case? Thanks for your help.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Mike.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> [<a href="mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b><a href="mailto:fred.dudley@hklaw.com">fred.dudley@hklaw.com</a><br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 01, 2013 1:09 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:debianchi236@bellsouth.net">debianchi236@bellsouth.net</a>; <a href="mailto:ian@mkpalaw.com">ian@mkpalaw.com</a>; <a href="mailto:thomas.cooney@browardschools.com">thomas.cooney@browardschools.com</a><br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [CLC-Discussion] Fw: Seller Liability under Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>A recent case decision has clarified that "negligent" misrepresentation is NOT sufficient for cause of action under <i><u>Johnson v. Davis</u></i>.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='margin-top:3.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:15.75pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Frederick Dudley</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> | </span><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#001A63'>Holland & Knight</span></b><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><br>Board Certified Construction Lawyer<br>315 South Calhoun Street, Suite 600 | Tallahassee FL 32301<br>Phone 850.425.5668 | Fax 850.224.8832 | Cell 850.294.3471<br><a href="mailto:fred.dudley@hklaw.com"><span style='color:#002776;text-decoration:none'>fred.dudley@hklaw.com</span></a> | <a href="http://www.hklaw.com/"><span style='color:#002776;text-decoration:none'>www.hklaw.com</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#BBBBBB'>________________________________________________<br></span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#999999'><a href="http://www.hklaw.com/vcard.aspx?user=frdudley"><span style='color:#00A9E0;text-decoration:none'>Add to address book</span></a></span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#00A9E0'> | <a href="http://www.hklaw.com/id77/biosfrdudley"><span style='color:#00A9E0;text-decoration:none'>View professional biography</span></a> </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> [<a href="mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org">mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul V. DeBianchi<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 01, 2013 12:52 PM<br><b>To:</b> Ian Kravitz; Thomas C. Cooney<br><b>Cc:</b> Construction Law Discussion<br><b>Subject:</b> [CLC-Discussion] Fw: Seller Liability under Johnson</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>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-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><br></span>Finally, Check out the Florida Standard Jury Instructions Civil<br>MI 8 for the elements<span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><br>Here are some others.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Paul V. DeBianchi <br>Paul V. DeBianchi P.A.<br>111 S. E. 12th St.<br>Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33316-1813<br>Phone: 954-764-6133<br>Fax: 954-764-6131<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:DeBianchi236@BellSouth.net">DeBianchi236@BellSouth.net</a><br>Florida Bar Number: 155341</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>----- Original Message ----- </span><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#E4E4E4'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:debianchi236@bellsouth.net" title="debianchi236@bellsouth.net">Paul V. DeBianchi</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:Ian@mkpalaw.com" title="Ian@mkpalaw.com">Ian@mkpalaw.com</a> ; <a href="mailto:thomas.cooney@browardschools.com" title="thomas.cooney@browardschools.com">Thomas C. Cooney</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cc:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org" title="clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Monday, July 01, 2013 12:48 PM</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Re: [CLC-Discussion] Seller Liability under Johnson</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><br>Same for innocent misrepresentation: </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";background:#B5D0E0'>Innocent Misrepresentation</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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><o:p></o:p></p></div><blockquote style='border:none;border-left:solid black 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 3.0pt;margin-left:2.5pt;margin-top:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>----- Original Message ----- </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:#E4E4E4'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:thomas.cooney@browardschools.com" title="thomas.cooney@browardschools.com">Thomas C. Cooney</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:Ian@mkpalaw.com" title="Ian@mkpalaw.com">Ian@mkpalaw.com</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Cc:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org" title="clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org">clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org</a> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sent:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Monday, July 01, 2013 11:41 AM</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Re: [CLC-Discussion] Seller Liability under Johnson</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000DD'>Ian:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000DD'>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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000DD'>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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:#0000DD'>Thomas C. 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Public records must be retained and, upon request, made available to the public and the media, except if excluded or made confidential by law. Your email address and the contents of the email will be released in response to any request for public records, except as excluded by F.S. 119.071, 1002.22(3)(d) [student records], or any other law of the State of Florida. If you do not want your email address to be released as part of a public record, do not send an email, rather contact this office by phone or in writing.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Ian Kravitz <<a href="mailto:Ian@mkpalaw.com">Ian@mkpalaw.com</a>> on Monday, July 01, 2013 at 10:44 AM -0400 wrote:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;background:#D0D0D0'>Interesting 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 damage.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;background:#D0D0D0'>Obviously 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><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black;background:#D0D0D0'>Any thoughts on how this one plays out if buyer sues seller for intentionally covering up “extent” of the damage?</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:5.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black;background:#D0D0D0'>Ian T. 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