Rutter v. Bugg

MARK D. PFEIFFER, Judge.

Eldon K. Bugg (Bugg) appeals the trial court’s judgment holding him in contempt *244of court and ordering him confined to the Boone County Jail until he repays the Estate of Laura B. Downs (the Estate) the money he owes it. On appeal, Bugg presents two points. Because we find his first point dispositive, we address that point only.

In 1991, Bugg met Laura Downs (Downs) at his church. Although Bugg was not an attorney, he drafted a durable power of attorney for Downs. During the same year, Bugg borrowed $42,000 from Downs and executed a promissory note in which he agreed to…