KANNAVOS V. ANNINO
356 Mass. 42, 247 N.E.2d 708 (1969)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Kannavos (D), real estate vendors, appealed from two decisions
overruling demurrers and rescinding real estate purchases bought in reliance on D's
fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment of material facts.
FACTS: Annino (D) owned a one-family house. Without a building permit and in knowing
violation of city zoning laws, she converted the house into a multifamily building with
eight apartments. D decided to sell the property. D's real estate broker advertised the
property as an apartment building in an ad that indicated that the buyer could make money
renting the eight apartments in the building. P had come to the U.S. in 1957 and received
the equivalent of a high school education. He learned to read and write English at night
school. He had no previous experience in real estate before these events. No statements were
made by D or the real estate agent at any time during the negotiations or closing, with
respect to zoning or building permits. P had no prior experience with real estate. He was
unaware of any zoning or building permit violation and would not have purchased the property
if he had known of any such violation. Without the aid of a lawyer, Kannavos (P) bought the
property without asking about zoning or building permits, and without checking the public
record. After the sale, the city started legal proceedings against P. P brought a bill in
equity against D to rescind the purchase. The trial court granted the rescission, and D
appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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