Burris v. Lake Wylie Marina, Inc.

Sanders, Chief Judge:

Respondent Danny K. Burris sued appellant Lake Wylie Marina, Inc., to rescind a contract. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Burris. The Marina appeals. We affirm.

Burris entered into a contract purchasing a boat from the Marina. The sales agent for the Marina assured him that the boat was a “demonstrator.” Burris attempted to return the boat after discovering that it was not a demonstrator but a used boat. The Marina refused to take the boat back and Burris brought this action.

Section 36-2-608 of the 1976 Code of Laws of South Carolina provides in part:(1) The buyer…