Coyne v. Dooley

This was assumpsit by the assignee against the maker of a promissory note, commenced in the County Court of Mercer County. Appellee, defendant below, pleaded the “general issue” and “ non est factum1'1 sworn to. The cause was submitted to the court on issues, joined, the finding and judgment for defendant. The cause is here on appeal. The errors assigned are that the court erred in its findings on propositions of law submitted, and that the evidence does not support the judgment, as well as in refusing a new trial.

The evidence shows that the note was given for lightning rods pint upon the…