General Electric Capital Auto Financial Leasing Services, Inc. v. Stanfield

DAVIS, Chief Justice.

General Electric Capital Auto Financial Leasing Services, Inc. (formerly G.E.C. Auto Lease) (“G.E.Capital”) appeals a post-answer default judgment rendered against it. The trial court awarded actual damages and attorney’s fees in favor of Appellees, Stephen R. Stanfield, Rhonda Stanfield (the “Stanfields”), Lee Dale Wallace and Lisa Wallace (the “Wallaces”) (collectively “Appellees”). G.E. Capital raises two issues on appeal. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Background

The Stanfields entered into an automobile lease agreement with G.E. Capital’s predecessor in…