Roan v. Murray

Plaintiff appeals by leave granted a trial court order granting judgment for plaintiff in the amount of $2,400. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

The facts of this case are essentially undisputed. On March 13, 1987, plaintiff sold defendant a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette for $3,500. Plaintiff is listed as the first secured party on defendant’s application to the Secretary of State for the certificate of title, which was signed by defendant. The purchase price of the vehicle was listed on the title transfer application as $500.

The parties…