Long v. Thunder Bay Manufacturing Corp.

272 N.W.2d 337, 86 Mich. App. 69, 1978 Mich. App. LEXIS 2561

Opinions

Per Curiam.

We believe MCL 257.240; MSA 9.1940, set forth as follows, means just what it says:

"The owner of a motor vehicle who has made a bona fide sale by transfer of his title or interest and who has delivered possession of such vehicle and certificate of title thereto properly endorsed to the purchaser or transferee shall not be liable for any damages thereafter resulting from negligent operation of such vehicle by another.”

Defendant Thunder Bay Manufacturing Corporation made a bona fide sale to defendant Rice and delivered possession of the vehicle and the certificate of title properly endorsed. Therefore, under the statute, defendant Thunder Bay was not liable for damages resulting from negligent operation by another.

None of the cases cited in the dissenting opinion involves car license plates. Failure to remove the plates does not preclude the application of MCL 257.240; MSA 9.1940._

We further note that plaintiff-appellee did not see fit to file a brief.

We reverse the order denying defendant-appellant’s motion for summary judgment. Defendant’s motion for summary judgment is hereby granted.

Reversed.