Carder v. Knippa Mercantile Co.

This action was brought by appellant, J. I. Carder, to recover of appellee certain items of alleged usurious interest, as well as for damages alleged to have been sustained by appellant when appellee refused to honor certain drafts drawn- against it by appellant. The trial court directed a verdict against appellant upon the issue of usury, and the jury found against him upon the issue of damages.

It appears that appellee operates a general merchandise and supply store in the town of Knippa, that appellant has been a credit customer of the store for several years, and that appellee, from year…