Miller v. Shields

This action is bottomed on a promissory note executed by the appellee to the appellant’s testator. • The appellee answered in three paragraphs :

First. The general denial.

Second. Want of consideration.

Third. Coverture and suretyship.

The appellant replied in general denial.

The cause was submitted to the court for trial, and after the evidence had been concluded a finding was returned in favor of the appellee.

The appellant filed a motion for a new trial, which was overruled by the court and an exception saved, and judgment rendered for the appellee.

The record presents but one question for our…