Hodges v. Johnson

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Davis, J.:

The small claims court granted judgment against a used-car dealer for the cost of replacing a defective air conditioner in a vehicle purchased by a consumer. The used-car dealer appealed the monetary award; the district court affirmed but denied the plaintiffs’ request for attorney fees. Both parties appealed. The Court of Appeals reversed the district court, concluding that the implied warranty of merchantability “warrants the operation of major components that are necessary for the vehicle to operate” and that the air conditioner is not a…