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CONFIDENTIAL

Sep. 25, 1999

Contracts
Breach of Contract
Promissory Notes

Confidential

Settlement –  $100,000

Judge

James L. Wright

Court

L.A. Superior Long Beach


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Raymond J. Seto
(Hansen Seto LLP)


Defendant

William J. McCracken


Facts

The defendants were co-makers and guarantors on a $410,000 promissory note dated April 1, 1994. The defendants failed to make periodic payments on the note after March 19, 1996, and thereafter failed to respond to repeated demands for payment.

Settlement Discussions

The plaintiff demanded $200,000 on March 29, 1999.

Damages

The plaintiff sought $372,000 in unpaid principal, plus the interest which accrued at 7 percent per annum after March 19, 1996.

Other Information

The settlement was reached 11 months after the case was filed.


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