Towne v. Dinius

MARING, Justice.

[¶ 1] Anthony Towne appealed from a judgment dismissing his claims against Marilyn Dinius. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

[¶ 2] In June 1995 Towne purchased a vehicle from Marilyn Dinius for $500. Although Marilyn Dinius was the registered owner of the vehicle, her husband, George, negotiated the sale of the car on her behalf. Towne asserts that George Dinius told him the car had its original frame and warranted that the vehicle was “road worthy.” Towne further asserts that he subsequently took the vehicle to a mechanic and learned the…