Midland-Ross Corporation v. Swartz

This is an action upon a promissory note made April 28, 1965. The trial court entered judgment for the plaintiff in the amount of $14,569.82 at the close of the plaintiff’s evidence. The defendant’s motion for new trial was overruled and he has appealed.

The note was payable to the plaintiff and signed by the defendant individually and as president of Roberts Supply Company, a corporation. There is no dispute as to the execution of the note or the amount due. The question presented is whether the defendant’s answer as amended stated any defense.

The answer contained a general denial and alleged…