1. Best Buy Cars, Inc. is suing Margaret Donofrey and Henry Donofrey for damages over $2,500 related to the purchase of an automobile.
2. Margaret Donofrey falsely represented that she solely owned a trade-in vehicle, when the title listed Henry Donofrey as a joint owner. Best Buy relied on this false statement and paid off the loan on the vehicle.
3. As a result, Best Buy has an equitable interest in the trade-in vehicle of $4,147.34 but no legal title, and is suing Margaret for damages from the false representation and Henry for unjust enrichment since he has legal title.
Antoinette M. Marino, Party in Interest-Appellant v. Pioneer Edsel Sales, Incorporated Clutter Motor Sales, Incorporated Ricky Clutter, 349 F.3d 746, 4th Cir. (2003)
Semmes Motors, Inc., Suing On Behalf of Itself and Together With Ford Dealers Alliance, Inc., Etc. v. Ford Motor Company, 429 F.2d 1197, 2d Cir. (1970)
1. Best Buy Cars, Inc. is suing Margaret Donofrey and Henry Donofrey for damages over $2,500 related to the purchase of an automobile.
2. Margaret Donofrey falsely represented that she solely owned a trade-in vehicle, when the title listed Henry Donofrey as a joint owner. Best Buy relied on this false statement and paid off the loan on the vehicle.
3. As a result, Best Buy has an equitable interest in the trade-in vehicle of $4,147.34 but no legal title, and is suing Margaret for damages from the false representation and Henry for unjust enrichment since he has legal title.
1. Best Buy Cars, Inc. is suing Margaret Donofrey and Henry Donofrey for damages over $2,500 related to the purchase of an automobile.
2. Margaret Donofrey falsely represented that she solely owned a trade-in vehicle, when the title listed Henry Donofrey as a joint owner. Best Buy relied on this false statement and paid off the loan on the vehicle.
3. As a result, Best Buy has an equitable interest in the trade-in vehicle of $4,147.34 but no legal title, and is suing Margaret for damages from the false representation and Henry for unjust enrichment since he has legal title.
1. Best Buy Cars, Inc. is suing Margaret Donofrey and Henry Donofrey for damages over $2,500 related to the purchase of an automobile.
2. Margaret Donofrey falsely represented that she solely owned a trade-in vehicle, when the title listed Henry Donofrey as a joint owner. Best Buy relied on this false statement and paid off the loan on the vehicle.
3. As a result, Best Buy has an equitable interest in the trade-in vehicle of $4,147.34 but no legal title, and is suing Margaret for damages from the false representation and Henry for unjust enrichment since he has legal title.
A Florida Corporation, Plaintiff, Vs. CASE NO. MARGARET DONOFREY and HENRY DONOFREY, individually, Defendants.
COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES
Plaintiff, BEST BUY CARS, INC., sues Defendants, MARGARET DONOFREY
and HENRY DONOFREY, individually, and says :
COUNT I AGAINST MARGARET DONOFR EY
1 This is a cause of action for damages in excess of $2, 500 but not exceeding $10,000. 2 At all times material to this cause of action, Plaintiff has been and is a Florida corporation engaged in the trade of selling automobiles to the public. 3 On or about January 21, 1990, Defendant MARGARET DONOFREY was a customer at Plaintiff,s place of business for the purpose of purchasing an automobile, a 1989 Alora Supra. 4 As partial payment for this automobile, defendant MARGARET DONOFREY offered as trade the automobile she was driving, a 1988 Matsuda A 240, subject to security interest of National Motors Financing Corporation. 5 Defendant MARGARET DONOFREY falsely represented to Plaintiff,contrary to the title certificate which listed Defendant HENRY DONOFREY as joint owner, that she was the sole owner by way of a court order awarding her sole title in her divorce proceeding 6 Defendant MARGARET DONOFREY knew that her representation was false because she knew that no such court order has ever been issued. 7 Defendant MARGARET DONOFREY made the false representation in order to induce Plaintiff to accept the Matsuda automobile as a trade. 8 Plaintiff relied on the false representation, of Defendant MARGARET DONOFREY and did accept the trade. Pursuant to standard business Procedure, Plaintiff paid off the security interest of National Motors Financing Corporation in order that Plaintiff could then obtain full title to the Matsuda automobile. 9 As a result of The false representation of Defendant MARGARET DONOFRE plaintiff now has an actual equitable interest in the Matsuda of $ 4,147. 34, yet no legal title interest in the automobile. 10 The false representation of Defendant MARGARET DONOFREY was made with knowledge of its falsity, with the purposeful intent to deceive Plaintiff, and in reckless disregard and great indifference to the rights of Plaintiff. 11 Plaintiff has been required to retain an attorney for the purpose of bringing this suit and is obligated to pay a reasonable fee for this attorney's services. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against Defendant MARGARET DONOFREY for damages and attorney's fees, and demands trial by jury of all issues so triable.
COUNT II AGAINST HENRY DONOFREY
12 Plaintiff re-alleges paragraph l through 5, 8, 9, and 11 of this complaint and
by this reference makes them part of this count. 13 Defendant HENRY DONOFREY has title interest in the Matsuda automobile. 14 Defendant HENRY DONOFREY has been unjustly enriched by Plaintiff's satisfaction of the security interest on the Matsuda automobile, to the detriment of Plaintiff. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment against IENRY DONOFREY for compensatory damages of $4, 147. 34 and demands trial by jury of all issues so triable.
POE, WILSON &HIGH
Attorneys for Plaintiff 9900 South Drive,River Springs, FL 32699 (904) 555 -5555 By:_____________(律师签名) Fla. Bar No. :______(律师执照号)
Antoinette M. Marino, Party in Interest-Appellant v. Pioneer Edsel Sales, Incorporated Clutter Motor Sales, Incorporated Ricky Clutter, 349 F.3d 746, 4th Cir. (2003)
Semmes Motors, Inc., Suing On Behalf of Itself and Together With Ford Dealers Alliance, Inc., Etc. v. Ford Motor Company, 429 F.2d 1197, 2d Cir. (1970)