Liuzza Credit Service, Inc. v. Taliancich

YARRUT, Judge.

Plaintiff sues to recover $360.22, principal balance due on a promissory note, together with interest, attorneys’ fees and court costs. It is stipulated that Defendant *510is the maker and Plaintiff the payee, and the balance due is $360.22.

Defendant, however, contends that, (1) the debt was discharged in bankruptcy, and (2) the note was usurious under LSA-R.S. 6:589, which provides, inter alia:

“ * * * no person shall directly or indirectly charge, contract for, or receive interest, discount, or consideration greater than eight percent per year upon the loan, use or forbearance of…