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Troutman v. Pierce, Inc. Case Brief
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Case Brief Summary & Legal Analysis
tl;dr: Buyers of a defective mobile home successfully revoked acceptance against the seller, even though the jury found the manufacturer was solely responsible for the defects. The court affirmed the revocation, holding the seller liable for the non-conforming goods.
Legal Significance: A buyer’s right to revoke acceptance against a seller under UCC § 2-608 depends on the product’s substantial nonconformity, not on whether the seller or the manufacturer is at fault for the defect. The seller is liable to the buyer, but may seek indemnity from the manufacturer.
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Case Facts & Court Holding
Key Facts & Case Background
Edward and Debra Troutman purchased a new mobile home from Pierce, Inc., a dealer. The home was manufactured by Schult Home Corporation. Shortly after delivery, the Troutmans discovered numerous defects, including a severe and persistent water leakage problem that caused saturated walls, water accumulation on the floor, and warped siding. Despite notice to both Pierce and Schult, the water problem was never remedied. Approximately eighteen months after purchase, the Troutmans notified Pierce in writing that they were revoking their acceptance of the mobile home. Pierce refused the revocation. The Troutmans sued both Pierce and Schult. A jury returned a special verdict finding that Schult, the manufacturer, had breached express and implied warranties and was responsible for substantial, unremedied defects. The jury specifically found that Pierce, the seller, was not responsible for any unremedied defects. However, the jury also found that the defects substantially impaired the mobile home’s value to the Troutmans. The trial court entered a judgment decreeing that the Troutmans had validly revoked acceptance and awarded them damages, with Pierce being entitled to indemnity from Schult. Schult appealed.
Court Holding & Legal Precedent
Issue: Can a buyer validly revoke acceptance of goods against a seller under UCC § 2-608 when the nonconformity that substantially impairs the value of the goods is the fault of the manufacturer, not the seller?
Yes. The court affirmed the judgment, holding that the Troutmans validly revoked Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Dui
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Legal Issue
Can a buyer validly revoke acceptance of goods against a seller under UCC § 2-608 when the nonconformity that substantially impairs the value of the goods is the fault of the manufacturer, not the seller?
Conclusion
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Legal Rule
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Legal Analysis
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- A buyer may revoke acceptance of goods against a seller under