Goddard v. Maddox

UNDERWOOD, District Judge.

This is an action to recover treble damages under § 205(e) of the Emergency Price Control Act, 50 U.S.C.A.Appendix § 925(e), for an alleged overcharge in the purchase and sale of a 1942 Cadillac Club *1012Coupe. The case was heard by the Court without a jury, jury having been waived.

Plaintiff contends he purchased the Cadillac automobile in question from defendants at an agreed price of $2700, paying this amount by delivering a 1942 Chevrolet Fleetline Aero Sedan valued at $950, a check for $1500.00, and $250 in currency. Defendants contend the transaction with reference…