MAHER v. KLINE


74 So.2d 696 (1954)

William MAHER and Evelyn Maher, his wife, Appellants, v. Saul KLINE and Sadye Kline, his wife, Appellees.

Supreme Court of Florida. Division A.

Rehearing Denied October 18, 1954.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert C. Lane and Curtiss B. Hamilton, Miami, for appellants.

Warren, Klein, Lehrman, Shorenstein & Kline and Sibley & Davis, Miami Beach, for appellees.


MATHEWS, Justice.

This case involves the question of usury. The principal contention is that the sum of $1,500, which covered attorneys' fees, a brokerage commission and other incidental expenses in connection with a loan of $20,000, was excessive and that the charges made were concealed usurious interest.

There was another issue of a $2,000 bonus which is not involved in this particular question.

After answer was filed, the Chancellor found that the...

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