Selling a Car: Disclosing Important Information

Should Randi Have Disclosed Information About the Accident and Poor Quality Paint?

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Answer

Yes, Randi should have disclosed the information about the accident and the poor quality paint to McLane.

When selling a used car, it is crucial to provide all relevant information about the condition of the vehicle to the buyer. Failure to disclose such information may be considered fraudulent misrepresentation, as it can deceive the buyer into making a purchase based on false information.

In this case, McLane asked several questions about the car, including its condition, and even test-drove it. Randi had an obligation to provide accurate and truthful information about any accidents and repairs done to the car, as well as the quality of the paint. By failing to disclose this information, Randi violated the principle of good faith and fair dealing in the sale of goods.

McLane may have legal recourse against Randi for the damages caused by the undisclosed information, such as the cost of repainting the car with proper quality paint. Possible remedies could include rescission of the contract or compensation for the difference in value between what was paid and the actual value of the car with its disclosed condition.