Campbell v. Kelley

HIGGINS, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs sued Carl and Sherry Kelley for the amount of principal, interest and attorney’s fees on a promissory note. They dismissed as against Sherry Kelley at trial. The jury returned a verdict in favor of plaintiffs but did not award any damages. The circuit court entered judgment for plaintiffs for zero dollars; the Court of Appeals affirmed. Reversed and remanded with directions.

Plaintiffs’ suit was for the outstanding principal on an $8500 promissory note plus 10% interest and attorney’s fees. The note represents the unpaid balance of a real estate commission…