Legal Opinion
MacKela v. Bentley
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided April 18, 2005No. 3976PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStilwell, J.
In this action for conversion, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Don Mackela in the amount of $13,320.23 plus interest in actual damages and $50,000 in punitive damages against Automotive Finance Corporation (AFC). AFC appeals. We affirm. 1
FACTS
In September 2001, Mackela owned a 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan. Mackela sought to purchase a second vehicle from James Bentley, d/b/a Lyman Auto Sales. Bentley allowed Mackela to park the Dodge on Bentley’s used car lot and agreed to assist Mackela in the sale of the vehicle. Mackela retained title to the Dodge.
Bentley unlocked and showed the Dodge…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. CampbellSupreme Court of the United States · 2003
- Cooper Industries, Inc. v. Leatherman Tool Group, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 2001
- Steinke v. South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & RegulationSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1999
- Gamble v. StevensonSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1991
- Garrett v. LockeCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1992
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3Cited by7 opinions
- Moore v. WeinbergCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2007
- Mitchell, Jr. v. Fortis Ins. Co.Supreme Court of South Carolina · 2009
- Hennes v. ShawCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2012
- Jenkins v. FewCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2010
- Turner v. KellettCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2019
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