D. F. Hallowell & Sons v. Van Zetten

In July, 1929, the plaintiff filed a- petition at law to recover judgment on a promissory note for $78.00, executed and delivered on the 7th day of February, 1921, in payment of merchandise purchased from the plaintiff. It is claimed that the total amount due at the time the petition was filed was $156.00. The defendant answered, admitting the execution and delivery of the note, and alleging that it had been paid in full by two installments, one on February 22, 1921, and the other on February 26, 1921. The jury found for the defendant, and the plaintiff appeals.

I. Many contentions are raised…