McKee v. Abuosba

McKee v. Abuosba

Defendant qualified as a dealer and thus the Consumer Protection Act implied warranties applied; the vehicle lacked merchantable quality, fitness and durability shortly after sale; rescission could not be ordered by this court, so claimant was entitled to damages equal to the immediate repair and related costs...

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Citation
2023 NSSM 43
Parties
Claimant: Christopher McKee; Defendant: Kefah Abuosba
Court
Nova Scotia Small Claims Court
Jurisdiction
Canada
Judgment Date
7 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Small Claims Court / Decision
Outcome
Judgment for Claimant; Defendant ordered to pay $2,012.29.
Legal Topics
Implied Warranties, Merchantable Quality, Durability, Dealer Definition, Buyer Beware, Damages, Rescission Limitation
Source Language
english
Consumer Protection Motor Vehicle Law Contract Law Sale of Goods Implied Warranties Merchantable Quality Durability Dealer Definition +3 more

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Parties

Christopher McKee

Claimant

Kefah Abuosba

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Small Claims Court / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the seller qualified as a dealer under the Motor Vehicle Act
  2. 2 Whether the Consumer Protection Act implied warranties applied to the sale
  3. 3 Whether the court could order rescission or was limited to damages

Ratio Decidendi

Defendant qualified as a dealer and thus the Consumer Protection Act implied warranties applied; the vehicle lacked merchantable quality, fitness and durability shortly after sale; rescission could not be ordered by this court, so claimant was entitled to damages equal to the immediate repair and related costs awarded by the court.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Claimant; Defendant ordered to pay $2,012.29.

Orders

  • Defendant Kefah Abuosba pay to Claimant Christopher McKee the sum of $2,012.29.
  • Breakdown: damages $1,717.94 plus costs $294.35.