Bazaure v. Richman

Appellant, a tenant of a furnished apartment in respondent’s building, was injured while attempting to extinguish a fire in her apartment. Alleging that the fire was caused by a defective gas range, she sued respondent on three theories: (1) Negligence in the maintenance of the appliance; (2) breach of express and implied warranties; and (3) the making by respondent of false and fraudulent misrepresentations to the effect that the appliance was in good condition.

The trial judge made findings of fact adverse to appellant. These findings included the following: (1) that appellant was a tenant…