Arvai v. Shaw

Chandler, Justice:

Richard and Ellen Arvai. (the Arvais) sued Jack E. Shaw and Jack E. Shaw Builders, Inc. (Shaw) for breach of an implied warranty of habitability as to their residence. The Circuit Court granted Shaw’s motion for summary judgment. The Court of Appeals affirmed. Arvai v. Shaw, 286 S. C. 357, 334 S. E. (2d) 287 (Ct. App. 1985).

As modified, we affirm.

FACTS

Shaw purchased an unimproved lot in Greenville, South Carolina, in October, 1970. A month later, he contracted with Thomas and Margaret Farr to build a house on the property. After conveying the lot to the Farrs, Shaw built the…