Mayfield v. Son

Mayfield sued Son on a note for $800. As a defense Son. pleaded that the note was void because given in.payment for whisky purchased by him from Mayfield, in violation of state and federal laws. By supplemental petition Mayfield alleged that said note was given in settlement of a balance due him on a check for $960, signed by Evans & McIntosh, payable to Mayfield, delivered to him by Son, and payment of which was verbally guaranteed by Son. The testimony raised the issue as to whether the whisky was purchased from Mayfield or a Mexican, and the following question was submitted to the jury:

“Did…