Buyer v. Seller: Latent Easement and Seller Liability

In this case concerning a seller's liability for latent defects, the buyer sued for rescission of the sale and damages after discovering that the purchased property was subject to a non-apparent easement that significantly diminished its value and intended use. The court of appeal had ruled in favor of the seller, finding that the buyer should have discovered the easement through reasonable diligence, but the high court overturned this decision, reasoning that an easement which is not apparent and has not been disclosed constitutes a latent defect that relieves the buyer of the obligation to investigate, thereby upholding the seller's strict liability under the warranty against eviction and hidden defects.