Lopes v. Fafama Auto Sales

On October 24, 2005, defendant Fafama Auto Sales (“Fafama”) of Hopedale, Massachusetts sold plaintiff Antonio Lopes (“Lopes”) a used 1997 Chevrolet van for $4,950.00. Both parties signed a bill of sale and a licensed dealership reassignment of title. The bill of sale required Lopes to pay $1,200.00 as a down payment and the balance in eight monthly installments of $468.00, without interest. The first installment was due November 24, 2005. The agreement warned, “The “buyer’ understand [sic] and agree that, in the event of [sic] his payment is late, the car above will be repossessed for…