B decided to give himself a combination graduation 18 Bday(will occur in 2 wks) gift and purchased a car which he could use. B found a car which he like at F's Used Car Lot. A sign in the windshield indicated that the sale price was $2,500. While he spoke w/ the salesman, B asked questions concerning the engine and operation of the car. During this conversation, the salesman inform B tat the car had only one owner, the motor had been completely rebuilt n new brakes had been installed. After a test drive, B offered to purchase price of $1,999. Salesman respond tat he couldn't sell the car for less than $2,250. B agree to purchase price of $2,250, w/ $1000 down payment n remainder to be paid in equal monthly installment for 2year. One wk before his 18 Bday, B purchase the car and gave F $1000 down payment. B made the first n second monthly payment. Then the car stop running. He took the car to local garage n found the car need new engine. The mechanic told B tat the engine had not rebuilt n, in fact, the odmometer had been turned back n the car had been driven at least 75,000 miles. In addition, the brakes needs to replaced. B received an estimate tat it would cost $1,500 to make the necessary repair automoble.

Question

What rights B may have, ehat rights F may have, n what damages B or F may claim.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The key to this problem is the buyer's (B's) age. He is under 18.

In situations involving convention, those under 18 are not easily bound by law. Still, business law cases are never simple and you're being asked to explain issues pertaining to each case.