Ferguson v. Chapman

LESLIE, Chief Justice.

R. A. Chapman, Jr., instituted this suit against A. M. Ferguson on a promissory note for $19,000 and to foreclose lien securing same. The defendant urged a plea in abatement, suggested lack of necessary parties, and presented answer containing exceptions and general denial After judgment, the defendant raised certain questions involving the qualifications of the trial judge. The trial was before the court and jury and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff. The defendant appeals, and the parties will be referred to as in the trial court.

The defendant Ferguson executed…