Chismore v. Chismore
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Limi District Court. — P. 0. Ellison, Judge. The facts are fully stated in the opinion on the former appeal, reported in 166 Iowa 217. Upon remand, the promissory note and evidence tending to prove the genuineness of-the decedent’s signature were introduced; and thereupon, verdict, on motion of the administratrix, directed for defendant. From judgment entered thereon, claimant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtLadd, J.
notes fconsiaeration: sufReiency of ? proof: action against estate, The claim was for the amount owed on a promissory note, alleged to have been executed by deceased to claimant, from whom he had been divorced. The administratrix of the estate of the deceased pleaded, in addition to the denials interposed by the . . . statutes, want of consideration. On the nrst 7 trial, a verdict was directed for plaintiff, but subsequently set aside, and a new trial granted. An appeal was taken from this order, but the ruling was approved. (166 *496Iowa 217). The court was said to have erred in holding that (1)…
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