Holt v. Rickett

Birdsong, Judge.

The appellant Holt brings this appeal from the findings, conclusions and judgment of the trial court wherein it ordered judgment in favor of appellee, Mrs. Rickett, based upon a promissory note. It is uncontested that by virtue of several transactions, Mrs. Rickett loaned Holt a total of $19,000. Holt executed a note for $10,000, which he readily admits. Some payments were made on the $19,000 indebtedness, but Holt conceded some amount of indebtedness remained. It is likewise uncontested that Holt’s attorney prepared the note and provided for the payment of ten percent…