Lindberg Cadillac Co. v. Aron, St. Louis Ct. Of App., Mo.,

371 S.W.2d 651 (1963)

Facts

Aron (D) had the cracks in his engine block sealed and covered to conceal them from discovery. D then took the car to Lindberg Cadillac Co. (P), traded it for a new one, and did not tell P of the cracks. D was allowed $2,290 on the trade. The car was reconditioned and resold to another customer who returned it due to persistent overheating. The car was then sold as is to a customer for $1,200. P sued for D fraudulent concealment. The trial court found for P. D appealed.