In what circumstances can a plaintiff claim damages for misrepresentation in a property condition disclosure statement?

Nova Scotia, Canada


The following excerpt is from Brisbin v. Gilby, 2007 NSSM 66 (CanLII):

In Desmond v. McKinlay, Justice Wright found that the vendors misrepresentation in the property condition disclosure statement constituted a collateral warranty, the breach of which entitled the plaintiff to damages.

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