Buyer v. Seller: Rescission of Sale Due to Latent Vehicle Defect

The case concerned a dispute where an individual, having purchased a vehicle, discovered after the sale that the engine was subject to a recall by the manufacturer for a latent defect that significantly impaired the vehicle's proper functioning. The buyer sought rescission of the sale and damages from the seller. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, reasoning that the latent, undiscoverable engine defect at the time of sale constituted a breach of the seller's warranty against hidden defects, rendering the vehicle unfit for its intended purpose, thus justifying the rescission of the sale and the award of damages to the buyer, even if the seller was unaware of the defect.