Helland v. Helland

The circuit court of Winnebago County denied plaintiff’s, Ruby M. Helland’s, claim for compound interest on the obligation contained in defendant’s, David W. Helland’s, past-due promissory note. The trial court, however, granted plaintiff attorney fees incurred as a result of her unsuccessful claim. Defendant appeals asserting that: (1) the trial court incorrectly awarded plaintiff attorney fees because such fees were incurred after his payment in full of the promissory note containing the attorney fee provision; and (2) based on plaintiff’s failure to prevail in her claim for compound…