Wright & Co. v. Shackleford

In the summer of 1927, Judge O. L. Shackleford, entered into negotiations with C. E. Wright and Company, through Mr. Aydelotte, its salesman and agent, for the purchase of a Hudson, car. That company had in stock six or seven broughams, which had been in a measure superseded by newer models, and which it was anxious to sell. As an inducement, their list price was reduced by $250.00. Mr. Aydelotte brought to Judge Shackleford for inspection and demonstration one of them. Judge Shackleford and his wife both drove it. It ran smoothly, appeared to be in perfect condition, and before the purchase…