Hawley Lumber Co. v. Nordling

There was a verdict for defendant. Upon plaintiff’s motion in the alternative for judgment non obstante or a new trial,' the court ordered judgment in its favor and defendant appeals.

The action is brought upon a promissory note executed by defendant and her deceased husband. The note, was secured by a mortgage on a farm, executed at the same time. It was for a balance due plaintiff for lumber furnished for a granary and garage on the farm and for building a home in Hawley. Both the farm and the lot on which the home was built belonged to the husband. The defenses which defendant set up were…