Black v. Reynolds

Lucile B. Reynolds brought this action against Robin D. Black to enforce a promissory note payable to her and assumed by Black in connection with the purchase of a business formerly owned by Mrs. Reynolds. Black alleged that the note was procured by fraud and was therefore not enforceable. The trial court entered summary judgment in favor of Reynolds.

The issue is whether the affidavit presented by Black in opposition to Reynolds's motion for summary judgment is sufficient to raise a genuine issue of material fact. Rule 56(c), Ala.R.Civ.P.

Reynolds owned a business known as Parkway Service…