2 May 2019
RIDGWAY EMPIRE LTD v JILL GRANT [2019] NZCA 134
- Citation
- (2019) 20 NZCPR 236
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The vendor's unqualified statements that the unit did not leak and was not a leaky building were actionable representations of present fact; the vendor had superior knowledge and failed to disclose past leaks that were material; the purchaser reasonably relied on those unqualified assurances in entering the contract; the damages awarded were supported by invoices, estimates and independent expert evidence with adjustments for betterment, so the appeal is dismissed.