Legal Opinion

Alvine v. Mercedes-Benz of North America

South Dakota Supreme Court

Decided January 3, 2001No. NonePublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMartin, Circuit Judge

[¶ 1.] Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc. (Mercedes-Benz) appeals from a judgment determining that it breached an express warranty for a used Mercedes automobile purchased by Frank Alvine. We affirm all issues but remand issue 4 in part.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] In 1992, Mercedes-Benz introduced a new model automobile, the 500 *610SEL. Everything on this model was new except the engine. Mercedes-Benz offered a limited written warranty with this vehicle, which provided in part:

Mercedes-Benz of North America, Inc. (MBNA) warrants to the original and each subsequent owner of a new Mercedes-Benz passenger car…

2Cases cited14 opinions

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  5. State v. GallipoSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1990

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