Legal Opinion
Manfra, Tordella & Brookes, Inc. v. Francisco Bunge
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided June 26, 1986No. 887 Docket 85-7986PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
WINTER, Circuit Judge:
Francisco Bunge appeals from Judge Duffy’s decision, after a two-day bench trial, awarding plaintiff Manfra, Tordella & Brookes, Inc. (“MTB”) $776,222.68 — the un paid balance of a promissory note given by Bunge — plus costs and disbursements. The district court rejected Bunge’s defenses of usury, duress, and unconscionability, and dismissed his counterclaim based on fraud or negligent misrepresentation. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.
1. The MTB Action Against Bunge
MTB is a New York corporation licensed under Article XIII of the Banking Law of New York State.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
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