Keller v. Llewellyn

Plaintiffs brought this action in the District Court, Yellowstone County, to recover the amount due on a promissory note. From an order granting summary judgment to plaintiffs, defendants appeal.

Plaintiff Keller is an architect and had been employed by defendants in the capacity. A dispute arose, and Keller filed suit against defendants. Keller was represented by the law firm of Cate, Lynaugh, Fitzgerald & Huss (hereinafter referred to as “Cate”). In settlement of the suit, defendants executed a promissory note naming Keller and Cate as copayees. In pertinent part, the note recited:

“Six…