Cline v. DaimlerChrysler Co., Corp.

Opinion by

CAROL M. HANSEN, Judge:

¶ 1 This case involves an action by Perry Cline against the manufacturer of his pickup truck for denying warranty coverage for engine damage the manufacturer maintained was caused by owner misuse. Cline obtained relief on one of his two claims at trial. The trial court denied Cline’s request for attorneys’ fees. Both parties appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand with instructions.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 In June 1998, Cline, Plaintiff/Appellant/Cross-Appellee, purchased a 1998 Dodge 3500 pickup from a Dodge dealership in Hen-ryetta,…