Hammond v. Reeves

OPINION

LOPEZ, Judge.

This suit was instituted by Clifford Hammond (the lender) for recovery on two notes. J. M. Reeves (the borrower) counterclaimed for return of usurious interest payments, conversion, replevin of the pledged collateral, infliction of emotional distress, libel, and abuse of process. Following a trial to a judge, the lender was awarded judgment on the principal of the notes less interest paid. No damages were awarded the defendant for conversion, infliction of emotional distress, or abuse of process. The trial court denied that the allegedly defamatory material was libelous…