Finger v. Finger

Littlejohn, Justice:

This action was brought by the plaintiff upon an alleged promise (in writing dated July 18, 1973) by the defendant to pay annually to the plaintiff the sum of $3,000.00 for four years, commencing April 10, 1974, for “past services rendered.” The answer amounts to a general denial and asserts that the instrument was signed without the defendant’s having read or understood it. It also asserts that there was no consideration, that the written instrument was a gratuity and does not constitute a promissory note or contract. The lower court granted a motion for summary judgment.…