Chambers v. McDougald

| TPr. F. David Chambers and Michelle Chambers appeal from the circuit court’s judgment in favor of Kenneth McDougald, wherein he was awarded the principal sum of $300,000 on a promissory note, plus prejudgment interest of $159,698.63. They argue that the circuit court erred in excluding their evidence that McDougald was the first to breach the parties’ purchase agreement that included the note. They also challenge the award of attorney’s fees to McDougald. We agree that the circuit court erred in excluding this evidence. The case is therefore reversed and remanded for a new trial.

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