Legal Opinion
Testo v. Russ Dunmire Oldsmobile, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided August 2, 1976No. 1610-2PublishedCited by 67 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPetrie, C.J.
Plaintiff, Marlin E. Testo, purchased a used automobile from defendant, Russ Dunmire Oldsmobile, Inc. When the vehicle failed to operate properly, plaintiff filed a “Complaint for Rescission” seeking, not only return of the purchase price, but also reasonable attorney’s fees on the theory that defendant had engaged in an unfair or deceptive act in the conduct of trade in violation of the Washington Consumer Protection Act, RCW 19.86.
The defendant has appealed a judgment which ordered “rescission” and return of the purchase price of $2,697, and also awarded attorney’s fees in the sum of $500.…
2Cases cited20 opinions
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- Berg v. StrommeWashington Supreme Court · 1971
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