Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America, Inc. v. Sheridan

Adams, Judge.

Timothy Sheridan and Lamphone Chomthipe-Sheridan filed suit against Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America, Inc. for trespass, negligence, and theft arising out of what they deemed to be an unlawful repossession of a car. The Sheridans purchased the car for value and without notice of any problems with title. But the car had previously changed hands as a result of a foreclosure sale, and after the Sheridans filed their suit, Mitsubishi, the original and true owner, successfully petitioned to set aside the foreclosure judgment. See Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America v. Robinson &…