Jensen's Used Cars v. Rice

HENRIOD, Justice.

Appeal from a deficiency judgment entered on a directed verdict and from a jury award of attorney’s fees. Affirmed, with costs to plaintiff.

On August 12 or 13, plaintiff’s agent delivered a used car to defendant, who gave the agent a $200 check and signed a conditional sales contract in blank. This contract was not used. On August 17 defendant stopped payment on the check. Nevertheless, on the next day, August 18, defendant signed another conditional sales contract that contained clear, complete terms, including the price. Defendant admitted all this. He has paid nothing.…