Legal Opinion
Coghlan v. Wellcraft Marine Corp.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided February 16, 2001No. 99-41443PublishedCited by 82 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
EDITH H. JONES, Circuit Judge:
The Coghlans, dissatisfied boat purchasers, appeal from the district court’s sua sponte dismissal of their case for failure to state a claim. Because they have stated several legally cognizable claims upon which relief might be granted, we reverse and remand in part, and affirm in part.
BACKGROUND
In May 1998, the Coghlans, residents of Texas, purchased an Aquasport 205, a type of recreational fishing boat manufactured by Wellcraft Marine Corporation. Well-craft is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business in Florida. The boat cost about $28,000.…
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