O'Shea v. Hatch

OPINION

DONNELLY, Judge.

Defendants appeal from a judgment awarding damages against them in the sum of $4,196.10. The trial court determined that defendants, in their sale of a quarter horse to plaintiffs, had breached an implied warranty of fitness under the Uniform Commercial Code (U.C.C.), that the animal was suitable as a show horse and of a temperament and disposition suitable for riding by children.

In mid-January 1976, plaintiffs purchased the horse as a colt from defendants for $3,250.00. At the time of the sale, plaintiffs, John and Rita O’Shea, informed defendants that they wanted a…