Question: Rhodes sold equipment for Gulberson Oil Tools. He was fired at age fifty-six, when his employer claimed that it was downsizing to cut costs. Six weeks later, Gulberson hired a person age fortysix to do the same job. Rhodes sued, claiming age discrimination. At trial, Rhodes offered proof of his abilities and experience. Gulberson claimed that Rhodes performed poorly but offered no proof. Should Rhodes's lawsuit succeed? (Rhodes v. Gulberson Oil Tools, 75 E.2d 989)