Chandler v. Madsen

This appeal arises from a complaint by Sheldon and Marilyn Chandler, husband and wife, against Robert Madsen, seeking damages for negligence, breach of implied warranty of habitability and strict liability in tort.

In April 1977, respondents, the Chandlers, entered into a buy- sell agreement with the appellant, Madsen, to purchase a house, built by him, at 3203 Silverwood Street near Billings, Montana. The agreed purchase price was $90,280, which was paid when the building was transferred. At the time of this agreement, the framework on the house was in place, but the building was not…