Tracy v. Vinton Motors, Inc.

On April 9, 1971, the plaintiffs purchased a used car from the defendant. It was a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and the purchase price was $1895.00. The terms of the transaction were expressed in a written contract. After the trade the plaintiffs became dissatisfied with the condition of the paint on the vehicle and sought to have the defendant repaint it, at a cost of $400.00. This took place on or about May 14, 1971, according to the plaintiffs’ pleadings. The defendant had acquired the car about three weeks before the sale from another dealer, and advertised it as a “special”. It is not…