Legal Opinion
Erdman v. Johnson Bros. Radio & Television Co.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided December 16, 1970No. [No. 118, September Term, 1970.]PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFinan, J.
It has been said that “the seller’s warranty is a curious hybrid, born of the illicit intercourse of tort and contract, unique in the law.” 1 A further reading of this opinion will show why.
On June 24, 1965, the appellants (Erdman and Pfaff) purchased a color television-radio-stereo console from the appellees (Johnson Brothers) for approximately $1,000. As events unfolded this proved to be a most unfortunate investment. The set was put into operation, by one of Johnson Brothers’ repairmen, and Erdman and Pfaff looked forward with great expectations to many hours of pleasant viewing. Their joy…
2Cases cited29 opinions
- Myers v. Montgomery Ward & Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1969
- Telak v. MaszczenskiCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1968
- McConnell v. Pic-Walsh Freight CompanySupreme Court of Missouri · 1968
- Elizabeth Margaret Dallison and Max Dallison v. Sears, Roebuck and Co., a CorporationCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · 1962
- Barefield v. La Salle Coca-Cola Bottling Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1963
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3Cited by30 opinions
- Frericks v. General Motors Corp.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1975
- Giant Food, Inc. v. Washington Coca-Cola Bottling Co.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 1975
- Mattos, Inc. v. HashCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1977
- Safer v. PerperCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1977
- Braun v. Ford Motor Co.Court of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1976
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