Legal Opinion
Melby v. Hawkins Pontiac, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided June 27, 1975No. 1281-2PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPearson, J.
Plaintiff Melby purchased a new Maserati Ghibli from defendant Hawkins Pontiac, Inc., and made a $4,500 cash down payment on the $22,750 purchase price of the automobile. Melby was able to drive the vehicle only 6 days before it become necessary for him to turn it over to the defendant for repairs, which were of indefinite duration. After waiting several months for the repair of his automobile, Melby filed suit. A summary judgment was entered in favor of the plaintiff; Hawkins Pontiac appeals.
The sequence of prejudgment events relevant to this appeal is as follows. Melby purchased the…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Berg v. StrommeWashington Supreme Court · 1971
- Meadows v. Grant's Auto Brokers, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1967
- Barber v. RochesterWashington Supreme Court · 1958
- Lange v. Town of WoodwayWashington Supreme Court · 1971
- Labor Hall Ass'n, Inc. v. DanielsenWashington Supreme Court · 1945
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3Cited by13 opinions
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- Wilkinson v. SmithCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1982
- Tallmadge v. Aurora Chrysler Plymouth, Inc.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1979
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