Legal Opinion

Grayson v. Dungan

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided September 3, 1993No. 1920402PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Mary Grayson, the defendant, appeals from a judgment based on a jury verdict in favor of Johnnie Gates Dungan, administratrix of the estate of Strougther Herman Dungan, a/k/a Dick Dungan, on a claim alleging that Grayson had failed to fully repay $18,000 lent to her by Dick Dungan. Grayson argues that the trial court abused its discretion by admitting into evidence a letter written by Dick Dungan's lawyer regarding the terms of repayment of the loan. We affirm.

The evidence shows that in November 1988, Dick Dungan lent Grayson $18,000. Although there was no note evidencing the loan, Grayson…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. Super Valu Stores, Inc. v. PetersonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1987
  2. American Furniture Galleries v. McWane, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1985
  3. Carnival Cruise Lines, Inc. v. GoodinSupreme Court of Alabama · 1988
  4. Payne v. CrawfordSupreme Court of Alabama · 1893
  5. Davis v. Southland Corp.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1985

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3Cited by9 opinions

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