Legal Opinion
Poulin v. Ford Motor Co.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided May 16, 1986No. 83-287PublishedCited by 36 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeck, J.
The plaintiff brought an action against defendants Hayes Ford and Ford Motor Company, alleging that they illegally induced him to buy a 1979 Ford Mustang “Pace Car” by indicating that the car was a limited-production model which would increase in value. The complaint alleged violations of express and implied warranties, intentional misrepresentation and violation of the Consumer Fraud Act, 9 V.S.A. § 2453. After trial, the jury awarded the plaintiff $40,000. Defendants appeal the judgment on the verdict, the denial of a motion for a new trial, and the denial of a motion to set aside the…
2Cases cited16 opinions
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