Bob Maddox Dodge, Inc. v. McKie

Sognier, Judge.

In October, 1977, appellee McKie purchased a used 1975 Oldsmobile from appellant dealer for $3,736 and signed a purchase order contract containing an express disclaimer of all warranties. Within two weeks of the purchase, the engine of the automobile burned up and had to be repaired at a total cost of $1,643.42. Appellee filed suit against appellant in tort for fraud and deceit seeking actual damages including loss of time, loss of use, rental costs, punitive damages and attorney fees. A jury verdict in McKie’s favor was returned awarding her $3,000 actual damages, $5,000…