Johnson v. American First Federal, Inc.

American First Federal (American) filed a complaint in circuit court against Sara R. Johnson, seeking replevin of, and to foreclose its security interest in a 2002 Ford F150, which was alleged to have a value of less than $15,000. Johnson filed a motion to abate the action, arguing that the circuit court lacked jurisdiction because the value of the truck was under $15,000 and thereby within the county court’s jurisdiction. The circuit court denied the motion, stating it had jurisdiction because the “$15,000 threshold is something that is restrictive to a county court, but not restrictive for…