Alsafi Oriental Rugs v. American Loan Co.

TOMLIN, Presiding Judge (Western Section).

This case involves the applicability of T.C.A. § 47-2-401 et seq. of the UCC, as well as sections of the Tennessee Pawn Brokers Act, codified at T.C.A. § 45-6-201 et seq. Plaintiff, Alsafi Oriental Rugs, filed suit in the Shelby County Circuit Court against defendant, American Loan Company, to recover possession of three oriental rugs. Following a bench trial, the trial court held that the rugs were stolen from plaintiff and awarded him possession of them. On appeal, defendant presents as the sole issue whether or not the trial court erred in so…