Ethridge-Atkins Corporation v. Abraham

MILLS, Judge.

On September 27, 1930, John Abraham, a resident of Natchitoches parish, purchased from the Ethridge-Atkins Corporation of Rapides parish a new Dodge sedan for a consideration of $1,297. On the 8th day of October, 1931 (more than a year after the purchase), the balance having-been reduced to $456, Abraham gave his note, secured by chattel mortgage on the car, for that amount, with 8 per cent, per annum interest from maturity, and 25 per cent, attorney’s fees, payable in twelve monthly installments of $38 each.

On October 23, 1933, the vendor filed suit on the note, alleging the…