Justin Has Entered into a Contract to Buy a Home

question 8

Essay

Justin has entered into a contract to buy a home from Skylar. The contract contains no express warranties concerning the condition of the home. After Justin buys the home from Skylar, he discovers that the home's foundation is cracked and the structure is unsafe. It will be expensive to repair the problem. Can Justin make Skylar pay for the repairs? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Zygomatic Arch

The zygomatic arch, composed of the zygoma (cheekbone) and the temporal bone, forms the prominence of the cheek and the outer side of the eye socket.

Temporalis Muscle

A broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that assists in chewing by elevating the mandible to close the mouth.

Paired

Refers to something that comes in a set of two, used together or connected in some way.

Temporal

relates to time or the sequential order of events.