John H. Williams Ellen B. Williams v. Agribank, Fcb, (Two Cases)

MAGILL, Circuit Judge.

John and Ellen Williams challenge a jury verdict in favor of the Farm Credit Bank of St. Louis (FCB), 1 in an action by FCB to recover the deficiency owed on a promissory note. The Williamses argue that the district court 2 erred in its jury instructions. Alternatively, they claim that they were entitled to a directed verdict. The Williamses also challenge the district court’s award of attorney’s fees and costs to FCB. We affirm.

I

On July 7, 1982, the Williamses signed a promissory note in the principal amount of $209,000. The note required annual payment of principal and…