Barlage v. Key Bank of Wyoming

THOMAS, Justice.

The major question in this case is whether a warranty of habitability is extended in the sale of a house by a financial institution that acquired the property by foreclosure. Dale E. Barlage (Barlage) purchased the house from Key Bank of Wyoming (Key Bank) and later sued Key Bank to recover damages caused by water leaking into a crawl space under the house. Barlage’s theories of recovery were breach of an implied warranty of habitability, breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, fraudulent misrepresenta tion, and negligent and intentional infliction of emotional…