Article Date: 02/25/2008

IOWA EXPANDS IMPLIED WARRANTY LIABILITY OF HOME BUILDERS

Supreme Court of Iowa

Speight v. Walters Development Co., Ltd.

No. 103/05-1996
February 1, 2008

Overview

The Iowa Supreme Court has expanded the liability of home builders, allowing subsequent or remote purchasers of existing homes to sue builders for breach of the implied warranty of workmanship.

Background

Walters Development Co., Ltd., built a custom home in Clive, Iowa, in 1995 ... Log in to view the full text.

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