Jones v. Morgan

This appeal arises from a jury verdict for plaintiff in Cheboygan’s 89th District Court.. Plaintiff sued defendant on a promissory note with a balance of $1,900 and defendant counterclaimed for damages because of the manner in which plaintiff dealt with the repossessed collateral. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff in the amount of $1,300.

Plaintiff Jones was a garage owner in Cheboygan who sold new and used vehicles. In April, 1969, plaintiff sold a used 1968 Pontiac LeMans to Willard Morgan, Jr., a minor and the son of defendant, Willard Morgan, Sr., who co-signed the note. The price…