Slaney v. Westwood Auto, Inc.

This case raises novel questions under the Regulation of Business Practice and Consumer Protection Act, G. L. c. 93A, inserted by St. 1967, c. 813, § 1. It is before us on the plaintiffs appeal from a final decree of the Superior Court, following the sustaining of a demurrer, dismissing his bill in equity seeking damages, contract rescission, and other relief. The alleged right to this relief arose out of the plaintiffs purchase of a used automobile from the defendant. Although no appeal was taken from the interlocutory decree sustaining the demurrer, the propriety of that decree is open on…