Benton v. Sloss

On Friday, May 23, 1947, defendant Jay Fetters, a 19-year-old boy, selected at defendant Sloss’ used car lot a 1935 Chevrolet that Sldss had purchased five days earlier. Sloss did not ask Jay his age or whether he had a *402driver’s license. Jay paid $75 of the $100 down payment, and Sloss allowed him to take the car home. On Saturday afternoon, Jay returned with the car and the $25 balance of the down payment. While filling out the sales contract, Sloss discovered that Jay was a minor and refused to complete the contract unless Jay’s father signed it. Jay left the lot about 5 o’clock with the…