Pontus v. Paiva

This is an action in assumpsit on four promissory notes, each in the sum of $17.50. The case was tried before a justice of the superior court sitting with a jury, who, at the conclusion of all the testimony, directed a verdict for the plaintiff for $50, including interest. The case is before us on the defendant’s exception to this ruling, all other exceptions having been waived.

The evidence shows that on August 11, 1934, the defendant selected, tried and then purchased from the plaintiff a used automobile on conditional sale; that no representations concerning the automobile were made to him…