Leavitt bought a new motor home. He told the dealer he would be driving in the mountains

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Leavitt bought a new motor home. He told the dealer he would be driving in the mountains and wanted to be sure to have sufficient engine and brake power, which he was assured he would. He contended that there was not enough power to go uphill and the brakes overheated going downhill. Despite many warranty repairs, Leavitt concluded that the engine and brakes were not suitable, and he sued for breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose under the UCC. The jury awarded Leavitt $33,730 (the vehicle was worth about $80,000). The judge also awarded Leavitt attorney's fees under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Defendant appealed. Was the award justified under the UCC? [Leavitt v. Monaco Coach, 616 N.W.2d 175, Ct. App., Mich. (2000)]

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The Legal Environment of Business

ISBN: 978-0538473996

11th Edition

Authors: Roger E Meiners, Al H. Ringleb, Frances L. Edwards

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