South Carolina Federal Credit Union v. Higgins

This is a direct appeal from the trial court’s grant of a directed verdict against Appellant Stivers Automotive of Lexington, Inc., in its contract dispute with Respondent South Carolina Federal Credit Union. We reverse and remand for a new trial. 1

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Appellant Stivers Automotive of Lexington, Inc. (Stivers) and Respondent South Carolina Federal Credit Union (SCFCU) were parties to a Dealer Agreement (Agreement), under which SCFCU agreed to purchase sales contracts between Stivers and purchasers of its vehicles. Among other provisions in the Agreement, Stivers warranted with respect to its…