Koppe v. Groginsky

On the 18th of January, 1907, appellant executed his promissory note for the sum of $3,500, payable to appellee on the 1st of January, 1909, the same bearing 10 per cent, interest per annum from date, with a stipulation for attorney’s fees in the event the same was placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or suit was filed thereon. In order to secure the payment thereof, appellant, upon the same date, executed a deed of trust for appellee’s benefit upon 599.47 acres of land situated in Brazos county, and, upon his failure to pay said note at maturity, this suit was brought to enforce…