Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District / Apr 7, 2020
Peoples National Bank, N.A., Respondent, v. Patricia Fish, et al, Appellant.
Patricia Fish appealed a judgment holding her liable to Peoples National Bank and U.S. Bank on promissory notes and deeds of trust, arguing her husband forged her signatures. The trial court found she either authorized or ratified her husband's actions. The appellate court affirmed, concluding that Fish's conduct, including making payments and claiming tax deductions, strongly supported the finding of ratification. The court also awarded U.S. Bank reduced attorney's fees on appeal.