Wright v. Oliver

Phipps, Judge.

Jackie and Valdina Oliver sued Willie Wright for damages after vehicles the Olivers purchased through Wright turned out to have been stolen. The jury returned a verdict awarding the Olivers $11,250 based on a finding that Wright breached an implied warranty of title under OCGA § 11-2-312 when he sold one of the vehicles. Wright appeals judgment entered on the verdict. Wright contends that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict. Wright maintains that the evidence shows without dispute that he did not sell the vehicle to the Olivers, but simply put them…