Article Date: 08/27/2007

HOMEOWNERS RECOVER FOR "STIGMA" CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE WORK

Court of Appeals of Texas, First District

Country Village Homes, Inc. v. Patterson

No. 01-03-01240-CV
August 16, 2007

Overview

A Texas court has ruled that in a claim for defective construction of a new home, the homeowners could recover not only the cost of repair, but also additional “stigma damages” for the long-term impact on fair market value.

Background

Robert ... Log in to view the full text.

NOT YET A SUBSCRIBER?

Purchase a Subscription
with a money-back guarantee
and immediate access

Already a member?

Email: REQUIRED

Password: REQUIRED

Forgot your password? Click here to have your password emailed to you.