Mirgon v. Sherk

— This action was begun to collect the balance due upon a promissory note and to foreclose a chattel mortgage given to secure its payment. Subsequent to the execution of the promissory note and mortgage, hereinafter referred to, the respondent obtained a divorce from the defendant. She did not answer, and the respondent appeared solely on his own behalf, admitted the making of the note and mortgage, and alleged that the interest charged was usurious. After a trial to the court, judgment was rendered in favor of the respondent. The appellant urges that the court erred in holding that the…