O'CONNELL v. Will

I disagree with the court's conclusion that the contract between O'Connell and the Wills authorizes the award of post-judgment collec*48tion costs. In my view, the attorney's fee provision in the contract simply does not contemplate these expenses. The contract provides that the signatories "promise[ ], in case suit is instituted, to collect this note, or any portion thereof, in addition to the costs and disbursements of said suit, a reasonable attorney's fee in such suit or action ...." (Emphasis added.) Because the phrase "reasonable attorney's fee in such suit or action" cannot be construed…