Pettit v. Liston
Oregon Supreme Court
191 P. 660 (1920)
Relevant factsFree
Pettit, a minor (plaintiff), bought a motorcycle from Liston (defendant) for $325 with a $125 down payment and monthly installments; after using it for over a month, Pettit returned the motorcycle and demanded his down payment back, but Liston refused, pointing to $156.65 in damage caused during Pettit's use. The trial court dismissed Pettit's suit for the refund.
IssueFree
Whether a minor who voluntarily enters a fair purchase agreement and then accepts, uses, and makes payment on purchased goods may return the goods for a full refund notwithstanding any wear, tear, or depreciation that occurred while the goods were in the minor's possession.