Washington v. Courtesy Motor Sales, Inc.

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE MURPHY

delivered the opinion of the court.

This is an action of fraud and deceit. The trial court struck the amended complaint and dismissed the action as to defendant Ford Motor Company, on the ground that the amended complaint, as to Ford, was “substantially insufficient in law.” Plaintiff appeals.

In substance, the fraud alleged is that while plaintiff negotiated and paid for a new car, the automobile which was delivered to her had been previously used, and its speedometer had been set back. Charging fraud and deceit in the sale, plaintiff seeks damages totaling $50,018…