Dardess v. SouthTrust Bank

This is a suit on a promissory note brought by SouthTrust Bank of the Quad Cities against James A. Dardess. Dardess filed an answer alleging fraud in the procurement of the promissory note, failure of consideration, and breach of contract. Dardess also counterclaimed, alleging fraud and breach of contract. At the close of all the evidence, SouthTrust moved for a directed verdict, which the trial court granted but only as to Dardess's counterclaim for fraud. All other issues were submitted to a jury, which returned the following verdict: "We, the jury, find in favor of the Plaintiff…