Cook v. Skyline Corp.

SILAK, Justice.

Appellants Sam and Sandra Cook (the Cooks) appeal the district court’s order granting a new trial to respondent Skyline Corporation (Skyline).

I

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

A. Facts

In 1993, the Cooks purchased a manufactured home built by Skyline and sold and assembled by defendant Norwest Home Center, Inc. (Norwest). The Cooks’ inspection of the assembled home revealed several defects that the Cooks believed were attributable to Skyline’s manufacturing of the home and Norwest’s transport and installation of the home.

The Cooks notified Norwest pursuant to the home’s warranty…