Nicklin v. Harper

Larson, J.:

Hartford Fire Insurance Company (Hartford) appeals the trial court’s determination that a motor vehicle dealer bond it issued to John Harper d/b/a Sunshine Motors was subject to garnishment to satisfy a judgment rendered in favor of Barbara Nicklin against Harper. Hartford also appeals the trial court’s award of attorney fees to Nicklin under K.S.A. 40-2004.

Nicklin was granted a default judgment of $10,000 plus interest and costs against Harper for the sale of her 1986 Lincoln Town Car for $10,000, which was not remitted to Nicklin.

Harper was, at the time of the transaction, a used…