Hardy v. Ouachita National Bank

The Ouachita National Bank of Monroe, Louisiana, sued J. B. Hardy for $2,298.10 alleged to be due on a promissory note.

The note was introduced in evidence, and was dated February 15, 1921. It was for $2,298.10, and was due December 15, 1921. The note was signed ‘ ‘ Smith Motor Sales Co.,'by J. P. Smith, Mgr.” No part of the note has ever been paid.

There was a judgment in favor of the bank against Hardy in the circuit court, and the case is here on appeal.

It is earnestly insisted by counsel for appellant that the circuit court erred in directing a verdict in favor of appellee.

The Smith Motor…