Legal Opinion
Chase v. Dorais
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided July 2, 1982No. 82-031PublishedCited by 32 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
In this case of first impression, we determine the breadth of the consumer protection act, RSA ch. 358-A (Supp. 1981), in New Hampshire.
On September 8, 1980, the defendant, Ernesta Doráis, placed an advertisement in the Manchester Union Leader which stated: “1963 Convertible Ford Falcon, powder blue, good condition, a car you will fall in love with. $1,000 or best offer.”
The plaintiff, William Chase, read the advertisement and contacted Mrs. Doráis. The plaintiff and his son, Francis Chase, went to speak with Mrs. Doráis and inspect the vehicle. The plaintiff questioned Mrs. Doráis about some…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Begelfer v. NajarianMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
- Lantner v. CarsonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1978
3Cited by32 opinions
- Gilmore v. Bradgate Associates, Inc.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1992
- Rousseau v. EshlemanSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1986
- Milford Lumber Co. v. RCB Realty, Inc.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 2001
- Hair Excitement, Inc. v. L'Oreal U.S.A., Inc.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 2009
- LaChance v. United States Smokeless Tobacco Co.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 2007
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