Legal Opinion

Roach v. Barclays American/Credit, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided December 3, 1982No. 64745PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Pope, Judge.

Plaintiff Velma Jean Roach brings this appeal from an order granting partial summary judgment to defendants, Barclays American/Credit, Inc. and two of its employees, on that part of her complaint seeking recovery for trespass and wrongful repossession of her automobile. Plaintiff concedes that defendants were lawfully entitled to repossess the automobile but contends that she is entitled to damages because said repossession was a “breach of the peace.” The Uniform Commercial Code provides: “Unless otherwise agreed a secured party has on default the right to take possession of the…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Ogden Equipment Co. v. Talmadge Farms, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1974
  2. Thompson v. AbbottSupreme Court of Georgia · 1970
  3. Deavers v. StandridgeCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1978
  4. Pierce v. Leasing International, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1977

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Slowinski v. Valley Nat. BankNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1993
  2. Bradbury v. Writing Sales, Division of Matex, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1985
  3. Lewis v. NICHOLAS FINANCIAL, INC.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 2009

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