Portales National Bank v. Ribble

OPINION

PICKARD, Judge.

{1} Abe and Maurene Ribble, Defendants/Counterclaimants-Appellants (the Ribbles), challenge on interlocutory appeal the trial court’s grant of summary judgment denying their claim of prima facie tort. They also challenge the trial court’s limitation of their unconscionable trade practice claim under the Unfair Practices Act (UPA). We reverse on both issues and remand to the trial court.

HISTORY AND PROCEDURAL POSTURE

{2} The Ribbles have lived in Portales, New Mexico, and banked at Portales National Bank (the Bank) since the late 1930s. This lawsuit began in March 1999,…