Barton v. Superior Motors, Inc.

This case arises under the Motor Vehicle Unfair Trade Practices Act (the Act). Geraldine Barton, sued respondent, Superior Motors, Inc., for damages under the Act. The court directed a verdict for Superior. Barton appeals. We affirm.

Barton bought a used 1988 Pontiac from Superior in late March 1989. The car had just over 20,000 miles and had been in a wreck. It had been repaired in Superior’s body shop. Ad*493ditionally, a new motor had been installed in the car.1 For whatever reason, Superior did not inform Barton of the wreck. Barton made no inquiries of Superior concerning the condition of the…