Sidwell v. First National Bank

The First National Bank of Wellington was the holder of two judgment notes executed by W. C. Merideth and Elva M. Merideth. Judgment was taken against the makers, in the sum of $3,490.35, which included $317.31 as attorney’s fees provided in the notes for the plaintiff’s attorney. The confession or warrant of attorney, under which the judgment was taken, does not purport to be made on behalf of any other party or parties than the “makers and endorsers.” The plaintiff bank nevertheless sued and took judgment, in the same proceeding, also against the plaintiff in error, Mrs. M. J. Sidwell, who…