KRAUSE v. EUGENE DODGE, INC.


509 P.2d 1199 (1973)

Clairene KRAUSE et al., Respondents, v. EUGENE DODGE, INC., an Oregon Corporation, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided May 17, 1973.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Derrick E. McGavic, Eugene, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Gildea, Speer & McGavic, P.C., Eugene.

Lawrence F. Cooley, Eugene, argued the cause and filed the brief for respondents.


TONGUE, Justice.

This is an action for damages for alleged fraud by an automobile dealer in the sale as a "new car" of an automobile which had been driven 5,869 miles. Defendant appeals from a judgment based upon a jury verdict awarding plaintiff $250 in general damages and $6,000 in punitive damages. We affirm.

Defendant's primary contention in this hotly contested case is that its motions for nonsuit and directed verdict should have been granted for lack...

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