Freeman v. General Motors Acceptance Corp.

That the defendant had the right, under its contract, peaceably to repossess the automobile is not questioned. Jackson v. Hall, 84 N. C., 489; Hinson v. Smith, 118 N. C., 503, 24 S. E., 541; Moore v. Hurtt, 124 N. C., 27, 32 S. E., 317; Harris v. R. R., 190 N. C., 480, 130 S. E., 319; Willis v. Whittle, 82 S. C., 500, 64 S. E., 410; 24 R. C. L., 486.

Did its agent commit a trespass in repossessing the car ? This is the only mooted point in the case. The trial court was of opinion that he did not, which position is strongly supported by the decision in Willis v. Whittle, supra, a South Carolina…