Locascio v. First State Bank & Trust Co.

This is a suit for the possession of a mortgage note for $6,375, the ownership of which is claimed by the plaintiff, and for judgment against the defendant, ordering it to pay to plaintiff the amount of said note. Defendant filed an exception of no cause of action and a motion to ’elect. The exception was referred to the merits, and, in answer to the motion, the plaintiff elected to sue for the payment of the amount of the note, with interest, attorney’s fees, and costs. The answer is a denial of liability for reasons alleged therein.

After trial, judgment was rendered in favor of plaintiff…