Cornwell v. Atlanta Trust Co.

G-. H. Cornwell brought a petition against Atlanta Trust Company as trustee, and others, for injunction, cancellation of a deed and certain notes, removal of cloud on title, and general relief. The Trust Company was proceeding to advertise for sale certain land described in the trust deed given by the plaintiff to secure a debt evidenced by the notes. The case was submitted to the judge without a jury, upon an agreed statement of facts. The sole question for decision is whether the trust deed and the notes were void as being usurious. The record shows that the plaintiff borrowed $4000 from…