Ferrari v. Howard, Unpublished Decision (1-3-2002)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

Defendant-appellant Lynn Howard appeals the small claims court's bench trial ruling on plaintiff-appellee Charles Ferrari's complaint and her counterclaim.

Appellant Howard ("customer") bought a used 1985 Plymouth Voyager from Ferrari ("merchant") on October 31, 1997. The total purchase price was $1,221.25 and was financed with a $550.00 down payment. Customer signed a security agreement for the remaining $671.25 owed.

The used vehicle order stated that the contract was to be paid in three payments of $200.00 each, with the first payment due on November 30, 1997. The…