Ricker v. Scofield

Baker, J,

Bicker was sued in assumpsit by Scofield to the February term, 1887, of the Kane Circuit Court, upon a promissory note for §530, dated March 15, 1SS0, due two years after date, and drawing eight per cent, interest per annum. The note contained a provision that in case a default was made in payment, then, “ a sum equal to ten per cent, of the whole of said amount shall be added thereto for attorney’s fees and taxed as a part of the costs in the court where suit may be brought.”

At the return term, the general issue was filed, and issue joined thereon. At the same term, a special plea…