Coppage v. Mellon Bank, N. A.

Banke, Presiding Judge.

The appellee brought this action for a writ of possession to foreclose a security interest in a mobile home, and the appellant filed a counterclaim based on an alleged violation of the Retail Installment Home Solicitation Sales Act. A jury found for the appellee on both the main action and the counterclaim. The appellant filed this appeal from the denial of his motion for new trial. Held:

1. The appellee originally verified its petition for writ of possession before a notary public rather than before a judge, justice of the peace, or court clerk, as required by Code Ann.…