Legal Opinion
Sherwood v. Bellevue Dodge, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided September 26, 1983No. 10497-7-IPublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCallow, J.
Bellevue Dodge, Inc. (Dodge, Inc.) appeals a nonjury trial court decision which found it liable in damages for violating the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and for the intentional infliction of mental distress.
The issues are:
1. Did the trial court err when it found that Dodge, Inc. wrongfully repossessed Jack and Ardella Sherwood's car in violation of RCW 62A.9-503, and thus violated the Consumer Protection Act?
2. Was Ardella Sherwood's award of $1,000 in damages for the intentional infliction of mental distress proper?
3. Did the trial court err in dismissing Dodge, Inc.'s counterclaim?
4.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- State v. Reader's Digest Ass'nWashington Supreme Court · 1972
- Streater v. WhiteCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1980
- Salois v. Mutual of Omaha InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- Anhold v. DanielsWashington Supreme Court · 1980
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3Cited by13 opinions
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- Davis v. Department of Social & Health ServicesCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1990
- Farmers & Merchants Bank of Centre v. HancockSupreme Court of Alabama · 1987
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