Frieslander v. Mahon

RYDER, Judge.

Daniel and Sandra Frieslander appeal from a judgment of foreclosure entered in favor of Mary E. Mahon, P.A. We reverse.

Appellee filed a complaint against appellants and Billie J. Frieslander, co-owner with appellant Daniel of the home, seeking to foreclose a mortgage given to secure a promissory note for criminal defense attorney’s fees. Appellants signed a promissory note requiring payment of $10,000.00 plus 9% interest in monthly installments of $207.59. Appellants signed a mortgage containing an acceleration clause on their home to secure the note. The home was titled in the…