The Jameses Were Negotiating the Purchase of the Smith's Home

question 56

Essay

The Jameses were negotiating the purchase of the Smith's home but requested a termite inspection.The inspection came back clear from ABC Bug,Inc.The Jameses bought the house and immediately began to notice signs of termite infestation.They called Goodbye Bug,Inc.,and their technician confirmed significant termite infestation and damage.The technician said he had inspected the home for the Smiths just a few weeks earlier,but was never asked to repair and exterminate.The Jameses want out of the house and the contract.Do they have a basis?

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Definitions:

Lichens

Symbiotic associations between fungi and algae or cyanobacteria, able to live in harsh environments and often found on rocks and trees.

Angiosperms

A group of plants known as flowering plants, characterized by having seeds enclosed within an ovary, including a vast majority of all plant species like shrubs, grasses, and most trees.

Truffles

Highly valued, edible underground fungi with a distinct aroma, often used to enhance the flavor of various dishes.

Edible Mycorrhizal Fungi

A type of fungus that forms a symbiotic relationship with the roots of certain plants, enhancing nutrient absorption, and is also edible for human consumption.