Bobby Layman Chevrolet, Inc. v. Spire Motor Co.

Kline, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Spire Motor Company (“Spire”) appeals from the Washington County Court of Common Pleas’ decision granting judgment to Bobby Layman Chevrolet, Inc. (“Layman Chevrolet”) and dismissing Spire’s counterclaim against Layman Chevrolet. Spire contends that the trial court erred in relying upon Saturn of Kings Automall, Inc. v. Albert Leasing, Inc. (2001), 92 Ohio St.Sd 513, 751 N.E.2d 1019, and asserts that the common law governing principals and agents should control here. We agree, because the Certificate of Title Act does not prevent a court from ordering a title…