Management Catalysts v. Turbo West Corpac, Inc.

BAKES, Chief Justice.

Plaintiff appellants Management Catalysts (M.C. Leasing), Transtector Systems (Transtector), and Richard Odenburg and Frank Honorof brought suit against defendant respondents Turbo West Corpac (Turbo), Piper Acceptance Corporation (Piper Accep.), and Piper Aircraft (Piper Air). Plaintiffs sought damages for economic loss arising out of the purchase of an allegedly defective airplane. Plaintiffs’ initial complaint claimed breach of contract, breach of warranty, misrepresentation, and violation of the Idaho Consumer Protection Act.

On December 9, 1983, M.C. Leasing and the…