Laas v. Wright

JOHN E. PARRISH, Judge.

John C. Wright (defendant) appeals a judgment for Jim Laas and Colleen Laas (plaintiffs) in an action plaintiffs brought to collect a promissory note given by defendant, and on a counter-claim by defendant to recover amounts defendant previously paid plaintiffs on the promissory note. This court affirms.

Defendant’s son, John C. Wright IV, was charged with criminal offenses that ultimately led to his convictions for murder in the second degree, § 565.021, 1 and armed criminal action, § 571.015. Plaintiff had written a bail bond in the amount of $500,000 on defendant’s…