Lynch v. Green Tree Acceptance, Inc.

In this malicious prosecution case, Grayham Lynch sued Green Tree Acceptance, Inc., and its attorney, Robert Moorer, alleging that a previous cause of action filed by Green Tree Acceptance against Lynch for conversion was filed maliciously and without probable cause. The court entered a summary judgment for the defendants; the plaintiff appeals.

The controversy in this case arises out of the following facts:

James and Jackie Hesterley purchased a mobile home in 1984, and signed a security agreement with Adventure Homes, Inc., of Cullman; their account was subsequently assigned to Green Tree…