Tomlinson v. Camel City Motors, Inc.

MARTIN, Justice.

This action was filed on 29 January 1988 by the plaintiff-appellant for actual damages, consequential damages, special damages, treble damages for unfair or deceptive acts or practices under N.C.G.S. § 75-1.1, and reasonable attorney fees. The defendant surety answered; however, the defendant car dealership failed to answer the complaint. Default judgment was entered on 23 October 1989 against the car dealership. The trial court awarded the plaintiff $3,459.72 in damages pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 75-1.1 which was trebled pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 75-16. The court also awarded the…