Smith v. GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF GEORGIA

Bell, Chief Judge.

Plaintiff brought this suit to recover damages for the wrongful repossession of her car by defendant who had financed its purchase for plaintiff. Plaintiff prayed for "$3,500 actual damages, . . .” Defendant answered denying the material allegations of the complaint and counterclaimed for the balance due of $632.24 after repossession and sale of the vehicle under the security agreement and for attorney fees. At the close of plaintiffs case defendant moved for and was granted a directed verdict as to plaintiffs claim on the ground that there was no competent proof of damages.…