Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

Unsolicited goods

I go to a gas station and order $20 worth of gasoline. The owner of the gas station leaves the pump in my car and neglects to turn it off after the requested amount of gasoline is transferred. I am only able to stop it after $30-worth has been transferred. Do I have to pay $20 or $30?


Asked on 1/04/08, 3:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Unsolicited goods

You pay $30, because you will use the gas. While you did not ask for this, you would face a police inquiry if you drove off without paying. In the world of he-said/she-said as applied to high gasoline prices, the police will tell you, "Pay or go to Court."

In the future, use self-serve.

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Answered on 1/04/08, 4:00 pm


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