Aamco Automatic Transmissions, Inc v. Motor Trans, Inc

The plaintiff, AAMCO Automatic Transmissions, Inc., sued defendants, Motor Trans, Inc., and John E. Deacon, jointly and severally, on a contract theory for $3,600 allegedly owed plaintiff by defendants. The defense alleged there was no agreement and no consideration for a contract. The jury found no cause of action. Plaintiff appeals denial of its motions for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. Plaintiff appeals as of right.

Defendant Deacon, sole owner and operator of Motor Trans, Inc., was the owner of an AAMCO franchise on Gratiot Avenue in Detroit. On January 22,…