McCall v. Owens

OPINION

FRANKS, Judge.

In these cases consolidated for trial, defendants First Tennessee Bank, Ron Beverly and East Tennessee Auto Recovery Corporation have appealed jury verdicts for compensatory and punitive damages rendered in favor of the plaintiff. We reverse the trial court judgments on the basis of inconsistent verdicts as to liability and damages.

Plaintiff purchased a 1979 Ford Pinto from Garner Sams Ford on May 21, 1979 and financed the purchase through a loan from the United American Bank. The installment sales contract provided in part:

INSURANCE: Obligor shall purchase and maintain…