Ernest v. Abare

Defendant appeals from a district court judgment in the amount of $3,079 for gasoline sold on open account, argu ing that the fuel was sold to the corporation of which he was president and that he was not personally liable. We affirm.

Plaintiff operates a general store in East Montpelier, and defendant was the principal shareholder in a corporation known as Abare & Sons Artesian Well Drilling Co. Defendant began doing business with plaintiff on a cash basis and later established an open account. Plaintiff knew that the gasoline was sold to defendant for business use, since the vehicles were…