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implied warranty exception in Indiana

6 Indiana opinions name it 2 courts 1971–1995 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Indiana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Barnes v. Mac Brown and Company, Inc.green
ind · 1976 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1982–1994
2 sentences

1982In Barnes v. MacBrown and Company, Inc., (1976) 264 Ind. 227 , 342 N.E.2d 619 , an implied warranty was extended to a second and subsequent purchaser from the builder-vendor, but that case expressly limited the implied warranty doctrine to latent defects which are not discoverable by subsequent purchaser’s reasonable inspection and become manifest after the purchase.

1982In Barnes v. MacBrown and Company, Inc., (1976) 264 Ind. 227 , 342 N.E.2d 619 , an implied warranty was extended to a second and subsequent purchaser from the builder-vendor, but that case expressly limited the implied warranty doctrine to latent defects which are not discoverable by subsequent purchaser’s reasonable inspection and become manifest after the purchase.

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Carpenter v. Donohoegreen
colo · 1964 · cited in 2 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1971–1972
2 sentences

1972In Carpenter v. Donohoe, (1964) 154 Colo. 78 , 388 P.2d 399, 402 , the Supreme Court of Colorado stated: “We hold that the implied warranty doctrine is extended to include agreements between builder-vendors and purchasers for the sale of newly constructed buildings completed at the time of contracting.

1972In Carpenter v. Donohoe, (1964) 154 Colo. 78 , 388 P.2d 399, 402 , the Supreme Court of Colorado stated: “We hold that the implied warranty doctrine is extended to include agreements between builder-vendors and purchasers for the sale of newly constructed buildings completed at the time of contracting.

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Jordan v. Talagagreen
indctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See Theis v. Heuer (1972), 264 Ind. 1 , 280 N.E.2d 300 (builder-initial purchaser); Barnes v. Mac Brown & Co. (1976), 264 Ind. 227 , 342 N.E.2d 619, 620 (builder-subsequent purchasers); see also Jordan v. Talaga (1989), Ind. App., 532 N.E.2d 1174 , trans. denied (developer-purchaser).

1994See Theis v. Heuer (1972), 264 Ind. 1 , 280 N.E.2d 300 (builder-initial purchaser); Barnes v. Mac Brown & Co. (1976), 264 Ind. 227 , 342 N.E.2d 619, 620 (builder-subsequent purchasers); see also Jordan v. Talaga (1989), Ind.App., 532 N.E.2d 1174 , trans. denied (developer-purchaser).

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Theis v. Heuergreen
ind · 1972 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See Theis v. Heuer (1972), 264 Ind. 1 , 280 N.E.2d 300 (builder-initial purchaser); Barnes v. Mac Brown & Co. (1976), 264 Ind. 227 , 342 N.E.2d 619, 620 (builder-subsequent purchasers); see also Jordan v. Talaga (1989), Ind.App., 532 N.E.2d 1174 , trans. denied (developer-purchaser).

1994See Theis v. Heuer (1972), 264 Ind. 1 , 280 N.E.2d 300 (builder-initial purchaser); Barnes v. Mac Brown & Co. (1976), 264 Ind. 227 , 342 N.E.2d 619, 620 (builder-subsequent purchasers); see also Jordan v. Talaga (1989), Ind.App., 532 N.E.2d 1174 , trans. denied (developer-purchaser).

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Schipper v. Levitt & Sons, Inc.green
nj · 1965 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

1976However, in determining an actionable breach of such warranty the test is one of reasonablness (rather than perfection) as correctly stated in the trial court's implied warranty instruction, supra. See also Barnes v. MacBrown and Co., Inc., supra , and the cases following the Javins rationale, supra. Cf. Schipper v. Levitt & Sons, Inc., 44 N.J. 70 , 207 A.2d 314, 326 (1965).

1976However, in determining an actionable breach of such warranty the test is one of reasonablness (rather than perfection) as correctly stated in the trial court's implied warranty instruction, supra. See also Barnes v. MacBrown and Co., Inc., supra , and the cases following the Javins rationale, supra. Cf. Schipper v. Levitt & Sons, Inc., 44 N.J. 70 , 207 A.2d 314, 326 (1965).

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Birmelin v. Boymergreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976See Indianapolis Newspapers, Inc. v. Fields (1970), 254 Ind. 219 , 259 N.E.2d 651 , cert. den., 400 U.S. 930 , 91 S.Ct. 187 , 27 L.Ed.2d 190 . [34] So much for prejudice and consistency. *773 ISSUE THREE Was the evidence presented at trial sufficient to sustain the verdicts against Old Town? [35] CONTENTIONS OF THE PARTIES Implied Warranty of Habitability Old Town maintains that even if an implied warranty of habitability obtains, no evidence was presented to show the apartment "uninhabitable" at the time it was leased.

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Scaggs v. Larsengreen
scotus · 1970 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
1 sentence

1976See Indianapolis Newspapers, Inc. v. Fields (1970), 254 Ind. 219 , 259 N.E.2d 651 , cert. den., 400 U.S. 930 , 91 S.Ct. 187 , 27 L.Ed.2d 190 . [34] So much for prejudice and consistency. *773 ISSUE THREE Was the evidence presented at trial sufficient to sustain the verdicts against Old Town? [35] CONTENTIONS OF THE PARTIES Implied Warranty of Habitability Old Town maintains that even if an implied warranty of habitability obtains, no evidence was presented to show the apartment "uninhabitable" at the time it was leased.

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Indianapolis Newspapers, Inc. v. FIELDSgreen
ind · 1970 · cited in 1 Indiana opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
2 sentences

1976See Indianapolis Newspapers, Inc. v. Fields (1970), 254 Ind. 219 , 259 N.E.2d 651 , cert. den., 400 U.S. 930 , 91 S.Ct. 187 , 27 L.Ed.2d 190 . [34] So much for prejudice and consistency. *773 ISSUE THREE Was the evidence presented at trial sufficient to sustain the verdicts against Old Town? [35] CONTENTIONS OF THE PARTIES Implied Warranty of Habitability Old Town maintains that even if an implied warranty of habitability obtains, no evidence was presented to show the apartment "uninhabitable" at the time it was leased.

1976See Indianapolis Newspapers, Inc. v. Fields (1970), 254 Ind. 219 , 259 N.E.2d 651 , cert. den., 400 U.S. 930 , 91 S.Ct. 187 , 27 L.Ed.2d 190 . [34] So much for prejudice and consistency. *773 ISSUE THREE Was the evidence presented at trial sufficient to sustain the verdicts against Old Town? [35] CONTENTIONS OF THE PARTIES Implied Warranty of Habitability Old Town maintains that even if an implied warranty of habitability obtains, no evidence was presented to show the apartment "uninhabitable" at the time it was leased.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Indiana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Martin Rispens & Son v. Hall Farms, Inc. red
ind · 1993
1 sentence

1995Cf. Martin Rispens & Son v. Hall Farms, Inc. (1993), Ind., 621 N.E.2d 1078 , 1084 n. 2 (privity of contract required for action on implied warranty of merchantability).

11995–1995
Zimmerman v. Moore green
indctapp · 1982
2 sentences

1995Id.

1995Id.

11995–1995
Tavares v. Horstman green
wyo · 1975
1 sentence

1982The court concluded by stating, “Further, the Supreme Court of Wyoming, in discussing the abandonment of caveat emptor, remarked in dicta, ‘We do not include used housing in our holding but visualize that circumstances may require consideration of some sales as included.’ Tavares v. Horstman (Wyo.1975) 542 P.2d 1275, 1282 .

11982–1982

Where else courts name it

TX 30 (1942–2025) AZ 12 (1979–2023) CA 12 (1979–2024) FL 11 (1966–1990) PA 8 (1900–2021) WA 8 (1947–2015) NY 8 (1916–2025) MI 8 (1934–2016) IL 8 (1966–2025) AL 8 (1961–2010) MO 7 (1963–2010) OH 7 (1948–2011) IN 6 (1971–1995) KS 5 (1933–2019) NC 5 (1939–1992) VA 5 (1927–2007) MA 5 (1984–2011) MD 5 (1938–2026) WV 5 (1978–2001) VT 4 (1970–2013) WI 3 (1977–2011) CO 3 (1973–1980) TN 3 (1993–2011) IA 3 (1982–2014) KY 2 (1928–2007) RI 2 (1983–1993) ID 2 (1961–2018) CT 2 (1980–1997) UT 2 (1956–2003) DC 2 (1914–2013) MS 2 (2012–2018) NV 2 (2020–2020) SC 2 (1986–2025) MN 2 (1976–2014)

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