Wawak v. Stewart
Supreme Court of Arkansas
449 S.W.2d 922 (1970)
Relevant factsFree
Wawak (defendant) built and sold a house to the Stewarts (plaintiffs), who months later discovered water and debris damage traced to defective below-ground heating and air-conditioning ductwork; the damage could have been reduced had the Stewarts installed an automatic pump, which they did not do. The trial court found Wawak liable under an implied warranty and awarded $1,309, and Wawak appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a real-estate builder-vendor owes an implied warranty of sound workmanship to a house's first purchaser.
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