The opinion of the court was delivered by
FOTH, C.:
The issue in this case is whether a creditor may lawfully use the threat of force to collect a debt he honestly believes is due him. The defendant Howard Russell used that means of collecting $1,883.57, and was charged with a class D felony, namely, theft by threat in violation of K.S.A. 21-3701 (c). He was convicted by the trial court sitting without a jury and has appealed.
In May, 1973,...
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