GENOVA v. JOHNSON


213 Or. 47 (1958)

321 P.2d 1050

GENOVA v. JOHNSON

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Affirmed February 26, 1958.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Francis F. Yunker argued the cause for appellant. On the brief were Yunker, Fewless & Hannam, Portland.

Bartlett F. Cole, Portland, argued the cause and filed a brief for respondent.

Before LUSK, Presiding, and WARNER and KESTER, Justices.


AFFIRMED.

KESTER, J.

This is an action for conversion of an automobile. Defendant appeals from a judgment based upon a verdict which awarded plaintiff $100 general damages and $2,000 punitive damages.

On or about August 7, 1952, plaintiff, who was then a minor (he has since attained majority), sought to purchase the car in question from defendant, who was a used-car dealer. According to defendant the transaction had proceeded to the point where they...

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