DOWLING, J., May 12, 1972.
John Spann, Jr. bought a new Mustang. Four days later it burst into flames and was destroyed.
Although this was his first new car, he apparently felt that this went beyond planned obsolescence and accordingly sued the dealer, Francis-Ford, Inc., who in turn joined the manufacturer, the Ford Motor Company. He received a jury verdict for the undisputed amount of his damages, $2,883.50.
Defendant and additional defendant, having...
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