Can a garage that passed a car be held liable for repairs required to the car after the purchase?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
The following excerpt is from Loder v 58692 NL Corp, 2019 CanLII 22123 (NL PC):
If a prospective purchaser of a used car buys the car relying on a garage’s report that the car is roadworthy, then in some cases the garage which passed the car can be held liable for repairs required to the car after the purchase. This is because a failure to identify a major structural defect in a vehicle can amount to a breach of contract. See: Davies v. Alberta Motor Assn., 1991 CarswellAlta 282 (P.C.).
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
In what circumstances will a defendant be liable for damages if he causes damage to another person’s property? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
What is the standard of care required by the Court of Appeal in relation to a bailee? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
What is the test for determining whether a defendant is liable for loss of income as a result of their negligence? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
What is the effect of the common law requirement for corroboration on a witness? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
Can an employer be vicariously liable for sexual abuse? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
What are the circumstances in which two of the parties have been found liable for each other's actions? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
Is a publicly traded company required to disclose material information or changes? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
Does the doctrine of abuse of process have any specific requirements? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
Can a judge be held liable for damages for gross negligence when acting judicially? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
Does the unconscionability doctrine require a resulting improvident bargain? (Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada)
