Kimbrel v. Mercedes-Benz Credit Corporation

The issue in this case is whether the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of defendant Freightliner Credit Corporation (now Mercedes-Benz Credit Corporation) against plaintiff Lynn Kimbrel, who had sued the credit company for wrongful repossession, conspiracy, conversion, and breach of warranty. Although other defendants were named in the complaint, as amended, the appeal is taken only as to the defendant Freightliner. We affirm.

Kimbrel is a truck driver. On November 18, 1981, he entered into a contract with Liberty Truck Sales to purchase a new tractor. He negotiated only…