Chrysler Corp. v. Roberson

HALL, Justice.

This is a deceptive trade practices case based upon breach of implied warranty of merchantability in which the purchasers of a new automobile recovered judgment for trebled damages and attorney’s fees against the manufacturer and seller of the car. We affirm the judgment.

On February 15, 1977, plaintiffs Andrew Roberson and wife, Marjorie Roberson, purchased a new Plymouth Volare automobile from defendant Chrysler Plymouth City, Inc. (“Dealer”). The automobile was manufactured by defendant Chrysler Corporation (“Chrysler”). Plaintiffs filed this suit on October 11, 1977, under…