Gilmour v. Hawley Merchandise Co.

Appellee, plaintiff below, filed its claim consisting of two promissory notes in the probate court of Gilpin county, against tlie estate of James A. Gilmour, deceased. The claim was allowed by the county court, and on appeal by the administratrix to the district court, judgment again went in favor of appellee.

1. The principal witnesses called by appellee on the trial in the district court were H. J. Hawley, who was an officer and stockholder of appellee, and Charles E. Wiley, a director and stockholder in said corporation. Their testimony was essential to a recovery in the' case under any…