Owens v. Conelly

STANFORD, Justice.

This action was brought by appellee Conelly against appellant Owens for the payment of a promissory note with interest and attorney’s fees. The case was tried before the court without a jury.

The note was dated January 20, 1951, and was for the principal sum of $8,500, carrying interest at six per cent per annum and ten per cent attorney’s fees. The record shows that previously Owens and Conelly entered into an agreement evidenced by a letter which reads as follows:

“Dec. 20, 1950

“Mr. W. F. Conelly

“415 E. Speedway

“Tucson, Ariz.

“Dear Mr. Conelly:

“Confirming our agreement in…