Lincoln v. Grinstead

JOHNSON, Judge.

We note at the outset that Attorney Ward was not counsel for defendant-appellant at the trial level.

The sales transaction which forms the basis of this appeal is as follows. On 5 June 1986 defendant and his wife transferred a 1975 Ford pick-up truck to plaintiff in exchange for $7,000.00, a promise to deliver two pistols having an approximate value of $250.00 each, and a $1,000.00 note secured by the vehicle. This deal was evidenced by a conditional sales agreement. On 16 March 1987 defendant carried out a “self-help repossession” pursuant to G.S. sec. 25-9-503, and with the…