Burdick v. Tucker

PLANK, Judge.

Thomas R. and Susan K. Tucker (defendants) appeal the judgment of the trial court finding them liable on a promissory note in the sum of $31,408.08. The defendants and Robert J. Safranek, the defendants’ attorney, also appeal the portion of the judgment entered against them in the amount of $10,362.50 for advocating non-meritorious defenses and counterclaims. We reverse and remand.

Robert C. and Debra L. Burdick (plaintiffs) commenced this action on defendants’ secured promissory note in the principal sum of $20,000. This promissory note was executed in connection with defendants’…