Lindemann v. Coryell

This action was brought to recover upon a certain promissory note executed by defendant in favor of the American Dredging Company for the sum of $18,235.21. The note was assigned to plaintiff after maturity. Judgment was recovered for the full amount prayed for, and this is an appeal from such judgment.

Defendant, by his pleading, admits the execution of the note, but as an affirmative defense he sets up certain facts which he claims estops the plaintiff from maintaining the action.

In substance, his answer alleges that prior to the execution of the note and in the year 1915, defendant desired…