Massey-Ferguson Credit Corp. v. Orr

MESCHKE, Justice.

Massey-Ferguson Credit Corporation appealed from a special jury verdict denying a deficiency on a secured indebtedness after repossession and sale of two combines. Because the jury’s answers to the special verdict are inconsistent and cannot be reconciled, we reverse and remand for a new trial on both liability and the deficiency.

Clifford Orr purchased two Massey-Ferguson combines and attachments in June 1980. He signed a retail installment contract and security agreement, which was assigned to Massey-Ferguson Credit Corporation (hereinafter “M-F”). Orr failed to make timely…