Cockrum v. Pattillo

Conley Byrd, Justice.

This action was commenced in the trial court by appellant Noel Cockrum to recover the balance due on a contract for the sale of used cars, furniture, fixtures, office equipment, parts, and signs, comprising Cockrum Motor Company, together with $235 rent per month accruing on a building. Appellee Charles Pattillo answered admitting the contract. He counterclaimed alleging that Cockrum fraudulently misrepresented the past income of the business and the value of the used cars, equipment, etc., resulting in overpaymont and losses for which Pattillo was entitled to recover…