What I felt first was exhaustion.

The seventy-five-thousand-dollar loan required its own resolution.

The bank’s review supported my dispute of the authorization.

Its legal staff dealt with the unauthorized line and the release of the claimed lien, while pursuing its separate remedies concerning the disbursement.

Martha checked the written confirmation and the relevant recording rather than relying on someone’s assurance over the telephone.

My apartment had never lawfully become Greg’s.

Now the disputed claim against it was addressed as well.