Mock v. Bishop

RICHARD L. HOLMES, Retired Appellate Judge.

Eustace E. Bishop, Jr. (buyer), filed a three-count complaint against Shellie Mock (seller). The buyer demanded judgment against the seller for fraud and breach of contract regarding the sale of one 1963 Corvette automobile and for breach of contract regarding the seller’s failure to properly paint one 1966 Corvette automobile owned by the buyer.

After a non-jury trial, the trial court issued an order, wherein it found in favor of the buyer and awarded damages in the amount of $22,675. The seller filed a motion for a new trial, which was denied.

The…