Reliable Credit Corp. v. Smith

EDWARDS, Judge.

Plaintiff, Reliable Credit Corporation, filed suit to collect the alleged balance due of $3,230.58 on a promissory note executed by defendants, Nathan and Geraldine Smith. The Smiths raised in defense, and asserted in set off, claims arising under the Louisiana Consumer Credit Law, LSA-R.S. 9:3510 et seq. The trial court rendered judgment for Reliable in the amount of $174.97, representing the $3,225.58 which was stipulated as being owed to plaintiff, less $3,050.61 which defendants were entitled to set off. Reliable appeals the judgment of the district court. The Smiths have…