Fitch v. Toys "R" Us—Delaware, Inc.

SOL GOTHARD, Judge.

Intervenor, the law firm of Unger & Byrne, appeals from a judgment holding it liable for interest on a promissory note signed by plaintiff Donna Fitch. For the *186reasons that follow, we reverse the decision of the trial court.

In October of 1997, Ms. Fitch retained intervenor to represent her in a tort suit. On October 15, 1997, she signed a promissory note drawn on Crescent Bank and Trust for $10,000.00, at 18% interest. In-tervenor signed as guarantor of the note. Funds were drawn on the account to pay costs of litigation and medical expenses incurred by plaintiff and/or…