Ward v. Dick Dyer and Associates, Inc.

Toal, Justice:

This appeal raises two questions concerning the alleged misconduct of an automobile dealership. Specifically, the questions are whether a purchaser of an automobile may bring an action against the dealership under the South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act (UTPA) and whether the car dealership may allege as a defense an offer to replace or repurchase the car in question. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS

Eddie and Patricia Ward brought this action against Dick Dyer and Associates, Inc. for the failure to disclose that the car they purchased had been involved…