Gorgens v. McGovern

Fahey, Elizabeth M., J.

The plaintiff, Richard A. Gorgens (Gorgens), brought this action against the defendants, James V. McGovern and Nancy F. McGovern (collectively, the McGoverns), to collect on a promissory note. On remand, this court now considers an appropriate award of attorneys fees and costs pursuant to G.L.c. 231, §6F solely attributable to defending against the promissory note claim. For the reasons stated herein, this court ORDERS that attorneys fees be awarded to the McGoverns pursuant to G.L.c. 231, §6F in the amount of $261,576.25 plus costs and interest.

BACKGROUND

Gorgens…