Hudson v. Riley

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

In an- action to recover upon a promissory note for $20,000, the jury found for defendants, but the court set aside their findings and verdict and granted a new trial, and from that order defendants appeal.

It is contended that the main ground assigned by the court for granting a new trial was insufficient. In connection with the execution of the note on which a recovery was sought, the following escrow agreement was made:

“This Agreement hereby made and entered into this 7th day of October, 1916, by and between Geo. McGill and Chas. B.…