Rester v. Morrow
Mississippi Supreme Court
491 So. 2d 204 (1986)

- Written by Sarah Holley, JD
Facts
Norman L. Rester (plaintiff) purchased a 1981 Renault from Morrow (defendant) and from the time of purchase had encountered repeated difficulties with the automobile, including the presence of gas fumes and problems with the air conditioner, oil-indicator gauge, fuse panel, and stalling, as well as a soiled carpet due to water leakage and a missing piece of chrome. These defects required repeated servicing until some five months after the time of purchase, when Rester attempted to revoke his acceptance by returning the automobile to Morrow. Rester subsequently brought suit against Morrow to assert his right to revoke his acceptance of the automobile and recover the purchase price. Morrow moved for a directed verdict, which the district court granted after concluding that the defects Rester alleged in his complaint were not substantial impairments of the value of the automobile to Rester. Rester appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Robertson, J.)
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