Legal Opinion
Fortune v. Taylor Fortune Group, L.L.C.
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Decided August 4, 2015No. 15-60009PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
PER CURIAM: *
Plaintiffs-appellants Elizabeth Fortune and Bob Fortune (collectively, “the Fortunes”) appeal the district court’s denial of their Rule 59(e) motion to alter judgment. For the reasons explained below, we AFFIRM. We also DENY defendant-appel-lee Taylor Fortune Group, L.L.C.’s (“Fortune Louisiana’s”) motion for sanctions.
Facts AND Proceedings
In 2006 the Fortunes sold their business, Fortune Equipment, to their son, Chris Fortune (“Chris”), for $771,690. Chris signed a promissory note, providing that he would repay that amount in ninety-six monthly installments. Chris purchased the…
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