CONTRACT: Misrepresentation - Allegation of - Purchaser bought car based on representations that car was fit for its purpose - Whether car of merchantable quality and fit for purpose bought - Whether misrepresentation established

EVIDENCE: Burden of proof - Doctrine of res ipsa loquitur - Whether doctrine applied - Whether burden to prove negligence shifted from plaintiff to defendants - Whether res ipsa loquitur could be raised against parties who are not in law responsible for each other

SALE OF GOODS: Motor car - Claim against car dealer - Representations by seller that car was fit for its purpose - Car constantly broke down and subsequently caught fire - Whether car fit for purpose and of acceptable quality - Whether seller breached implied conditions and/or guarantees under Consumer Protection Act 1999 - Consumer Protection Act 1999, s. 32