Scholl v. Hartzell
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Scholl v. Hartzell | |
Court | Court of Common Pleas of Pennsylvania, Northampton |
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Citation | 20 Pa. D. & C.3d 304 (1981) |
Date decided | 1981 |
Facts
Plaintiff agreed with defendant to purchase his 1962 Corvette and miscellaneous auto parts for $4,000. He gave defendant a deposit of $100 and agreed to pay him the balance upon pick up of the vehicle. Defendant then advised plaintiff that he would not accept his tender, and thereby breached the contract.
Procedural History
Plaintiff filed an action in replevin.
Issues
Whether a 1962 Corvette automobile may be considered unique enough to allow a complaint of specific performance to recover.
Holding
Plaintiff is given leave to file an amended complaint.
Reasons
The car is not unique enough to allow a complaint of specific performance, but allows itself to the action of assumpsit.