Varner v. Darien Bank

The Darien Bank sued P. J. Varner on a promissory note to recover $350 principal, $12.45 interest to the time of filing suit, future interest at eight per cent., and $36.25 attorney’s fees. The court directed a verdict for the plaintiff for “$350 principal, interest to this date [April 5, 1933], and 8% for future interest, and $36.25 attorney’s fees. The controlling question in the case is whether or not the court erred in directing this verdict.

In his answer, the defendant admitted receiving notice of plaintiff’s intention to claim ten per cent, attorney’s fees, and admitted owing the…