Legal Opinion
James M. Boone v. General Motors Acceptance Corporation
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided August 13, 1982No. 81-3745PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHN R. BROWN, Circuit Judge:
James Boone purchased a diesel Cadillac from a dealer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After the car suffered several engine problems, Boone brought this diversity jurisdiction suit against General Motors Corp. (GM), the manufacturer of the car and General Motors Acceptance Corp. (GMAC), the finance company involved in the sale of the automobile. Boone’s “Petition for Damages and/or Breach of Contract” alleges “design defect and internal vices” of the 1979 Eldorado Diesel Cadillac, rendering the vehicle unfit for its intended purpose. Boone did not sue the local dealer,…
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