Meigs v. Lear

RAWLS, Acting Chief Judge.

The executrix appeals from a final summary judgment in favor of plaintiff, and contends that same should have not been entered upon the record before the trial judge. We agree and reverse.

Lear sued the estate upon a promissory note allegedly executed by C. G. Meigs and Thomas Powell on November 9, 1946, in the sum of $5,000.00, payable sixty days from date, bearing interest at 8% per annum, and providing for payment of reasonable attorney’s fees if placed in the hands of an attorney for collection. The trial judge entered summary judgment in the sum of $5,000.00…