Wilson v. Carroll

Carroll had verdict and judgment against Wilson for $2,737.86 attorney’s fees for services in foreclosing a trust deed in court. Wilson brings error.

Wilson held notes and trust deed by certain persons named Cochran for $25,000; also a note for $684 signed by them, which was given for defaulted interest and taxes on the other notes, and was secured by chattel mortgage. The $25,000 note stipulated for ten per cent attorney’s fees in case of collection by an attorney. Wilson employed Carroll, who was an attorney at law, to collect by foreclosure and agreed to pay him such amount as the court…