Levien Leasing Co. v. Dickey Co.

DONIELSON, Judge.

Plaintiff appeals from judgment for defendant in a replevin action, asserting: (1) that the trial court improperly considered parol evidence; (2) that the evidence was insufficient to support a finding that an offer was made granting defendant a purchase option upon expiration of the term.of a lease; and (3) that evidence concerning any purchase option agreement was barred by the statute of frauds.

In March of 1978, Steve Powers, who was an employee of Levien Chevrolet, a separately incorporated truck dealership, entered into negotiations with a representative of Dickey…