Inman v. Imperial Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc.

This is an action for fraud. James C. Inman sued Imperial Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc. after discovering the car he purchased from Imperial as new previously had been sold to another. Imperial moved for summary judgment on the ground that Inman’s fraud claim was barred since Inman had already received and satisfied an Unfair Trade Practices judgment for the same damages. The trial judge granted the motion. Inman appeals. We affirm.

Inman’s initial complaint stated a claim for Unfair Trade Practices and attempted to state a cause of action for fraud. Imperial moved to dismiss the fraud claim because…