Smith v. Ryan

These suits were brought, one by Maude Byan against the appellant and the other by Emma Florslioim against- the appellant, to recover on two promissory notes. The suits were brought separately but were consolidated and tried together.

The appellant, who was defendant in each suit below, answered, alleging that there was no consideration for the note other than an agreement to prevent or stop certain prosecutions against E. V. Oglesby, one of the makers of each note. That is, that the notes were executed in consideration of the fact that plaintiffs would dismiss or cause to be dismissed the…