Ford Motor Credit Company v. Swarens

REED, Judge.

The appellee, Swarens, sued the appellant, Ford Motor Credit Company, because Ford wrongfully repossessed his automobile. After a trial before a jury, judgment was entered pursuant to a verdict that Swarens recover from Ford $2,000 compensatory damages and $5,000 punitive damages. The judgment was entered on June 27, 1968. Ford served and filed a motion and grounds for new trial on July 10, 1968. On July 12, 1968, this motion was overruled. Ford appeals. The errors asserted are: the trial judge made comments which were prejudicial because they influenced the jury to make an…