Regions Bank v. Cuny

Regions Bank, Appellant, appeals an adverse final judgment on two counterclaims Sheila Cuny, Appellee, asserted in a foreclosure suit. Although Appellant raises multiple issues, we conclude that one issue merits reversal and write to address that point. Specifically, Appellant argues that it was entitled to a directed verdict on Appellee’s counterclaim for slander of title because the statute of limitations on that claim expired before it was filed and it was not a proper claim in recoupment. We agree. Accordingly, we reverse the portion of the appealed order awarding judgment to Appellee for…