Converse v. Dicks

This is a suit on two promissory notes, made by defendant, one for $6,500, and the other for $3,000, both, bearing 8 per cent, per annum interest from maturity, and both containing clauses to pay 10 per cent, attorney’s fees if the notes should be placed in the hands of an attorney for collection after maturity.

The defense to the note of $6,500 is that it is without consideration, and the defense to the note of $3,000 is that it has been paid. There is a reconventional demand for $2,030.70, with 8 per cent, per annum interest from May 4, 1928, until paid, less a credit of $421.61.

While the…