Gillispie, a minor, was injured when two bottles of a soft drink exploded. The accident occurred as Gillispie was carrying the bottles to the checkout counter in the defendants self-service store, If a sale had been taken place even though Gillispie had not yet paid for the goods, the store could be partially liable for the injuries. Has a saand Pacificle taken place?

Gillispie v. Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, 187 S.E.2d 441, N.C.