Becker County National Bank v. Davis

Julius J. Olson, Justice.

Defendant appeals from an order denying his blended motion for judgment notwithstanding or new trial.

The action was brought to recover principal and interest on a promissory note for $590 given by defendant to plaintiff May 25, 1937, due on demand. In addition thereto, plaintiff also sought recovery of $100 as attorney’s fees, as by the terms of the note the maker had agreed to pay collection charges or “reasonable attorney’s fees” if the note was not paid.

The present note was given in renewal of a prior note and accumulated interest given by defendant to one George…