Legal Opinion
Meshinsky v. Nichols Yacht Sales, Inc.
Supreme Court of New Jersey
Decided June 2, 1988PublishedCited by 142 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the Court was delivered by
STEIN, J.
This case primarily concerns the applicability of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, N.J.S.A. 56:8-1 to 8-20 (the “Act”), to a transaction involving the sale of a defective power boat. Plaintiff entered into an agreement to purchase a modified power boat from defendants. A defective engine prevent ed the boat from performing in the manner anticipated by the contract. Plaintiff rescinded the contract and commenced this action alleging breach of contract and violations of the Act for which treble damages were sought. The trial court awarded…
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