Breach Waived Because Party Failed to Object

July 2, 2014

In this breach of contract case involving the sale of an apartment complex, the buyer refused to proceed to closing because the seller failed to provide it with a pamphlet from the EPA regarding lead-based paint, which was required by the contract.  The seller sued the buyer, and the trial court ruled in the seller’s favor because even though the contract did require the seller to provide the pamphlet, the buyer waived that breach by failing to object in writing as required by another provision in the contract.  The Court of Appeals affirmed.

Winston Acquisition Corp. v. Blue Valley Apartments Inc.