Loomis v. "Stu" Maguire's Equipment Sales, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Weiss, J.

Plaintiff purchased a used four-wheel drive Dodge pickup truck from defendant on December 3, 1984 for a total price of $3,600. Although defendant had rebuilt the engine, plaintiff claims that he encountered substantial engine malfunctions shortly after the sale. In response to his complaints, plaintiff maintains that defendant assured him that the problems would dissipate with increased mileage. The problems persisted and, in March 1985, defendant examined the engine at plaintiff’s request and concluded that it would have to be rebuilt again. The charge for the…