Tolbert v. Automotive Finance Corp.

LISA WHITE HARDWICK, Chief Judge.

Following a bench trial, Steven Tolbert appeals from a judgment ordering him to pay damages of $53,904.41 on a conversion claim filed by Automotive Finance Corporation. Tolbert contends the circuit court erred in: (1) determining he was not a bona fide purchaser of the vehicle at issue on the conversion claim; (2) denying his motion to vacate the judgment; and (3) awarding a judgment in excess of $25,000. For reasons explained herein, we find no error and affirm the judgment.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

In 2003, Automotive Finance Corporation (“AFC”) executed…