Zahornacky v. Edward Chevrolet, Inc.

This case involves the validity of a contract for the purchase of a limited edition 1978 Chevrolet Corvette coupe replica of the Indianapolis 500 automobile race pace car (“Indy 500”). Under protest, the plaintiff paid $16,645 plus sales tax for this car. She then brought suit claiming that under the original sales contract, which the defendant refused to honor, she was only required to pay the sticker price of $14,622.21 plus sales tax. After a trial to the court, judgment was rendered for the plaintiff in the amount of $2164.35, the difference between the sticker price and the price paid. 2…