Hoppe v. Slovik

MONROE, Judge.

Bill Hoppe appeals from the summary judgment entered in favor of William Slovik, who does business as B & B Motors. The case arises from a dispute over possession of a van. Hoppe left his van with Slovik for repairs. Once the van was repaired, Slovik sent Hoppe a bill. The evidence is conflicting as to whether Hoppe simply failed to pick up the van or whether he and Slovik had a disagreement concerning the workmanship and cost of the repairs. Slovik took action under the “abandoned motor vehicle” statute, § 32-13-1 et seq., Ala.Code 1975, and notified Hoppe that he was going to…