Moore v. American Suzuki Motor Corp.

Birdsong, Presiding Judge.

Tony Moore, as successor and former chief executive officer and sole stockholder of Tony Moore Buick-Suzuki-Daihatsu, Inc., appeals from the grant of a directed verdict to American Suzuki Motor Corporation on his claims alleging that Suzuki arbitrarily refused to approve the transfer of his franchise, wrongfully terminated his franchise, and refused to buy back equipment and inventory. Moore also claimed attorney fees because of Suzuki’s bad faith.

The record shows that after presentation of Moore’s case, Suzuki moved for and was granted a directed verdict. The trial…