Legal Opinion
Asciolla v. Manter Oldsmobile-Pontiac, Inc.
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided January 31, 1977No. 7588PublishedCited by 27 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
This case determines the circumstances under which a new car buyer may revoke his acceptance of a defective vehicle. We hold that the purchaser of a major consumer item such as an automobile may revoke his acceptance of a product when it possesses a defect which, in view of the particular needs and circumstances of the buyer, substantially impairs the value of the item to him.
The action arises out of the sale of a new automobile on December 13, 1972. Trial before a Master (Mayland H. Morse, Jr., Esq.) resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff in the amount of $1,000 against the defendant…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Zabriskie Chevrolet, Inc. v. SmithNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1968
- Tiger Motor Co. v. McMurtrySupreme Court of Alabama · 1969
- Jorgensen v. PressnallOregon Supreme Court · 1976
- Moore v. Howard Pontiac-American, Inc.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1972
- Hays Merchandise, Inc. v. DeweyWashington Supreme Court · 1970
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3Cited by27 opinions
- Gasque v. Mooers Motor Car Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1984
- Fitzner Pontiac-Buick-Cadillac v. SmithMississippi Supreme Court · 1988
- Koperski v. Husker Dodge, Inc.Nebraska Supreme Court · 1981
- McCullough v. Bill Swad Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc.Ohio Supreme Court · 1983
- Pavesi v. Ford Motor CompanyNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1978
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