Stamper v. Parr-Ruckman Home Town Motor Sales, Inc.

Appellee acquired the automobile in question as a trade-in from one Adkins, who testified that he had driven it to the appellee’s lot and had not suffered any transmission or starting problems. Sometime after appellee’s purchase of the car, the automatic transmission became inoperable. Although the engine could be started, the car would not move. In addition, as a result of faulty wiring, the neutral switch on the car was defective, which meant that the engine would start in any gear.

Appellee later sold the same vehicle for $250, “as is,” to Willard Stamper, who was 19 years of age but…