Legal Opinion
First National Bank & Trust Co. of Racine v. Notte
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided June 27, 1980No. 78-604PublishedCited by 76 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDay, J.
The First National Bank and Trust Company of Racine (First National) brought this action against Robert Notte to recover the balance owing on a “Consumer Installment Note and Chattel Security Agreement” in the amount of $16,372.85 plus interest and costs. Mr. Notte acted as a gratuitous co-signer for the principal debtor, Pauline McCloud, who defaulted on the obligation and later filed a petition in bankruptcy.
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