Neal v. Wilson County Bank

Wilson County Bank of Fredonia, Kansas, was plaintiff and Neal was defendant in the district court; they are so referred to hereafter.

The action was on two promissory notes and the case was tried to a jury. At the close of defendant’s evidence, the court granted plaintiff’s motion for a directed verdict, and judgment was so entered. Defendant brings the case here for review and asks for a supersedeas.

The main question is,, was the court right in directing a verdict? All else is subsidiary to this.

Defendant admits that he signed the notes, and does not deny that he has not paid them. His…