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Torts - Invasion Of Privacy - Conduct Of A Debt Collector, Russel A. Mcnair Jr.
Torts - Invasion Of Privacy - Conduct Of A Debt Collector, Russel A. Mcnair Jr.
Michigan Law Review
In an action for the balance due on account for merchandise purchased defendants counterclaimed for damages alleging that an agent of the plaintiff, on three separate days, went to the restaurant where the defendant-wife worked as a waitress and in a loud and degrading manner made demands that defendants pay the account. On each occasion many customers were present. Plaintiff's agent accused the defendants of being "dead beats" and of never intending to pay for the merchandise when it was purchased. The trial court sustained plaintiff's demurrer to this counterclaim. On appeal, held, reversed and remanded. Conduct of a …