First Bank claims defendants owe nearly $300,000 in debt

BELLEVILLE – A bank is suing over alleged unpaid principal amounts on seven promissory notes.

First Bank filed the suit April 7 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against John R. Francis and Nancy S. Francis.

From Jan. 25 to Oct. 18, 2006, the plaintiff allegedly issued seven loans to the defendants ranging from $12,729 to $61,026. According to the complaint, the defendants have defaulted on every one of the notes, even though the plaintiff has demanded payment.

The plaintiff seeks a total of $294,987 plus pre-judgment interest, court costs and other relief the court deems proper. It is represented by Teri L. Havron of Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli PC in Edwardsville.

St. Clair County Circuit Court case number 16-L-192