Hopkins v. Kemp Motor Sales, Inc.

Webb, Judge.

Mark Hopkins, a partner of Rutledge Used Cars, on June 4, 1975 purchased for the firm from William Kenneth Collum a 1969 Grand Prix automobile. Hopkins had during the day inspected the vehicle, noted it was in poor condition, that the brakes were out, the car was dirty, the tires were completely worn out, and new hubs were needed. He estimated to Collum its current wholesale market value to be $750 if the car was "cleaned up,” but said he would pay $500 for the car in its then condition. That evening Collum brought the car to Hopkins’ home, said he was "in a tight for money,” and…