Legal Opinion

Fili v. Matson Motors, Inc.

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided November 18, 1992PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Balio, J.

Plaintiff Joseph T. Fili delivered his Chevrolet pickup truck to defendant Matson Motors, Inc. for repair of the vehicle’s clutch. While driving his truck after completion of the servicing, Fili noticed that the clutch was not working properly, and he returned the truck to Matson Motors for further repair. Fili told a Matson salesperson that he could not be without a vehicle, and the salesperson loaned him a 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88. Matson Motors had acquired ownership of the Oldsmobile in 1989 on a trade-in, and the vehicle previously had been loaned to other…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Halloran v. Virginia Chemicals Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1977
  2. Leotta v. PlessingerNew York Court of Appeals · 1960
  3. Winckel v. Atlantic Rentals & Sales, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1990
  4. Hoisting Engine Sales Co. v. . HartNew York Court of Appeals · 1923
  5. MATTER OF AM. TRANSIT INS. CO. v. CorcoranNew York Court of Appeals · 1985

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Brown v. BorrusoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
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  3. Rachlin v. Volvo Cars of North America, Inc.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2001
  4. Motors Insurance v. MautoneAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2007
  5. Zizersky v. Life Quality Motor Sales, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 2008

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