Baker & McDowell Hardware Co. v. Ellis

Appellant operated a sales department as local dealer in “Star” automobiles in the city of Natchez. Appellee purchased from appellant a touring car of this make. These cars were manufactured by the Durant Motor Corporation. The sale was evidenced by a written conditional sales contract designated as “Buyer’s Order.” The total purchase price was six hundred fifty dollars. Appellee made an initial cash payment of sixty-eight dollars, traded in another car at four hundred thirty-five dollars, and executed seven promissory notes for twenty-one dollars each for the balance. These notes were…