D'Amico v. Canizaro

LeSUEUR, Judge.

This matter is before us on an appeal taken by the defendant, Joseph C. Cani-zaro, from a judgment rendered against him in the amount of $40,000.00, plus interest, attorneys’ fees and costs, in favor of Frank J. D’Amico, the plaintiff.

On August 9, 1966, Joseph C. Canizaro contacted Frank J. D’Amico about making a loan to G. Brian Corporation (“GBC”), Sam J. Recile and Frank Spalitta. As a result of that meeting, D’Amico drew a counter check for $35,000.00, dated August 9, 1966, to the order of G. Brian Corporation and received a promissory note, also dated August 9, 1966, in…