Warren v. Hooper

Howard Michael Warren appeals from a summary judgment in favor of the defendant, John Scott Hooper. We reverse and remand.

I. Factual Background

The facts that can be gleaned from the record on appeal are meager; however, the documents submitted by Hooper, the admissions in his answer, and the affidavits of Warren, Hooper, and David Eason, who is not a party to this case, reveal the following: Warren is an investor, who at times loaned money to individuals and businesses. Beginning in 2000, Hooper, an attorney practicing in Montgomery, represented Warren in various civil matters. Hooper also…