Which of the Following Was the Result in Melissa Kahn

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the result in Melissa Kahn v. Volkswagen of America, Inc., the case in the text in which the plaintiff attempted to hold the manufacturer liable for problems with a vehicle she leased from a dealership?

• A) The court ruled that the plaintiff could recover from the manufacturer based upon the implied warranty of merchantability.
• B) The court ruled that the plaintiff could recover from the manufacturer based upon the implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose.
• C) The court ruled that the plaintiff could recover from the manufacturer based upon the theory of express warranty.
• D) The court ruled that the plaintiff could recover from the manufacturer based upon the implied warranty of trade usage.
• E) The court ruled that the plaintiff could not recover from the manufacturer.

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Definitions:

Remedy

A legal means of enforcing a right or correcting a wrong.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to a second party if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.

Equitable Doctrine

Legal principles applied by courts to ensure fairness and justice, often used in cases where traditional laws might not provide a remedy.

Enforceable Agreement

An agreement that is legally binding and can be upheld in a court of law.