Bank of Commerce of Louisville v. Abell

Opinion op the Court by

Judge Latimer

Revers ing.

On July 1, 1935, G-. W. Abell executed his promissory note in the sum of $2,000 payable on demand after date to the order of the Bank of Commerce of Louisville. On February 7, 1944, said bank brought suit on this note. Special and general demurrers having been overruled, the defendant filed his answer wherein he admits the execution of the note but pleads and relies upon the five-year statute of limitations in bar of 'the plaintiffs ’ right to recover. Afterwards, the defendant filed an amended answer in which he reiterates his plea of…