Ahmed V. Collins

The facts are in sharp dispute. Collins, a quadriplegic, contacted Ortho about purchasing an orthopedic bed. On February 24, 1970, Pauk visited her in her home and quoted a price of $1,366. Collins testified she informed Pauk that it would be difficult for her to purchase on credit since she was unable to work, but that she could not otherwise buy the bed. She further related that Pauk then told her not to worry; that he had handled transactions like this before; and that he stated, in substance, if she would make a down payment of $366, she would receive credit and the bed would be delivered in two weeks. The jury was also informed that she was led to believe that Ortho had finance companies through which it worked.