Florence v. Warren

On September 2, 1922, W. E. Florence and W. J. Warren entered into a contract by the terms of which Warren agreed to deliver to Florence two bales of cotton annually for the years 1923, 1924, 1925, and 1926. On the 21st of the same month Warren executed and delivered to Florence his promissory note for $200, due October 1, 1923. The note provided for interest and attorney’s fees, and was secured by a chattel mortgage on two bales of cotton to be grown by Warren on his farm. The note and mortgage were, according to the pleadings, given to secure the performance of the contract made on…