Ensure that your response answers all parts of the question and is supported by both in-text citations and a reference list.

The McAllisters had several serious problems with their house, including leaks in the ceiling, a buckling wall, and dampness throughout. They repaired the buckling wall by installing I-beams to support it. They never resolved the leaks and the dampness.

When they decided to sell the house, they said nothing to prospective buyers about the problems. They stated that the I-beam had been added for reinforcement. The Silvas bought the house for $60,000. Soon afterwards, they began to have problems with leaks, mildew, and dampness.

Did the McAllisters make an intentional misrepresentation of fact by telling the Silvas the I-beam was for reinforcement? Did the McAllisters make a material misstatement when they told the Silvas that the I-beam was for reinforcement without mentioning the fact that the wall was buckling? Are the Silvas entitled to any money damages? Why or why not?

Category of Assessment	Performance Level
3 points	2 points	1 points	0 points
Knowledge of Topic or Subject	Presents new ideas, reflects critical thinking, and/or shows practical application.	Presents new information, provides opportunity for further analysis, and/or suggests some practical application.	Displays basic knowledge of subject/topic, does not expand ideas or provide new ideas.	Misses the point, repeats information directly from text or another post.
Research	Provides proper cites, applies concepts from research to support discussion, uses research as a tool not as a replacement for original thinking	Provides cites, but over use of direct quotes rather than supporting original thinking	Lack of cites, improper citing or inappropriate use of research	Lacks research and/or consistency of argument
Grammar	Readable, good structure, grammar, few spelling errors	Somewhat confusing structure, grammar and spelling detracts from message	Numerous errors of structure and grammar	Cannot make sense of discussion due to grammar or spelling.
Topical and Original	Meets all assignment criteria and clear evidence of original thought	Only one of the following: Meets all assignment criteria or clear evidence of original thought	Just meets assignment criteria and/or lacks cohesion among ideas	Not original and does not meet assignment criteria
Timeliness	Posted 24 hours before deadline	Posted 12 hours before deadline	Posted within 12 hours of deadline	Posted more than 24 hours after deadline will not be accepted
Total = 15 possible points