Ricklefs v. Clemens

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Kaul, J.:

This appeal requires the determination of the proper measure of damages to be applied in an action for breach of warranty of title brought by the purchaser of a stolen automobile against the seller.

On March 26, 1971, defendant-appellee (Ronald D. Clemens) sold the automobile in question — a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2- door coupe titled as a 1969 model, to plaintiff-appellant (Warren Ricklefs) for $1,500.00 cash and a trade-in allowance of $2,400.00 for plaintiffs 1969 Pontiac. Clemens executed a certificate of title warranting the title to…