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MacPherson v. Buick
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| MacPherson v. Buick | |
| Court | Court of Appeals of New York |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | March 14, 1916 |
Facts
MacPherson bought his Buick Model 10 car for $900 in 1908 ($30,300 in 2023); the dealer had bought the car directly from Buick.
In July 1911, MacPherson was driving his car at 8 mi/h when his left rear wheel collapsed. His car spun out of control & he was injured. The cause of the wheel collapse was defective wood.Case Text Links
