Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Coates

By Judge Bruce D. White

This matter came before the Court on June 13, 2008, on Defendant’s Plea in Bar/Motion for Partial Summary Judgment. The sole issue before the Court is whether Credit Acceptance Corporation’s (hereafter “CAC”) breach of contract action against Shawnda Coates is barred by the applicable statute of limitations. At the conclusion of the hearing, the matter was taken under advisement. For the reasons set forth below, Defendant’s Plea in Bar/Motion for Partial Summary Judgment is granted.

Background

On February 26, 2001, Shawnda Coates and Eastern’s Toy Store entered into a…