Jeanguneat v. Jackie Hames Construction Co.

DAVISON, Justice.

This case involves an appeal from a judgment against a home builder-vendor 1 ; Jackie Hames Construction Company, entered in a civil suit commenced by Kenneth and Barbara Jeanguneat, purchasers of a new home from the construction company. The Jeanguneat’s suit was based upon a breach of an implied warranty that their new home was suitable for human habitation.

Within three weeks of moving into their new home, the Jeanguneats discovered that their well water was not suitable for domestic use. In fact, an analysis of the water by the State Health Department revealed that the…