Siverts v. Dahoot
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action, in the district court for Morrison county to recover $1,900 upon 11 promissory notes. Defendant in his amended answer set up a counterclaim for $3,650. The case was tried before Roeser, J., who at the close of the testimony denied defendant’s motions for a directed verdict and a jury which returned a verdict in favor of defendant for $1,-300. From an order denying his motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or for a new trial, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtHolt, J.
Plaintiff sued upon 11 promissory notes executed by defendant, aggregating $1,900 and interest. Defendant answered that the notes were executed without consideration and for the sole accommodation of plain*180tiff, and set up as a counterclaim that he had worked for plaintiff during the years 1912 to and including 1918 at the agreed price and reasonable value of $1,200 for each year, and for the sum of $100 during 1919, and there was due and unpaid $3,650 and interest. A verdict for $1,300 was rendered-in favor of defendant. Plaintiff’s motion for judgment or a new trial was denied, and he…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Elliott v. CaldwellSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
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