Johnson v. Bedwell

This was an action brought by the appellee, against appellants, James Johnson and the Upland Land Company, upon a promissory note, executed by them to her. To the complaint the appellants answered: (1) A general denial. (2) No consideration. (3) No consideration for all in excess of $5.00, and that consideration in excess of $5.00 had failed. (4) Fraud. The plaintiff replied: (1) A general denial; and (2) that the title to the real estate, in the purchase of which the note sued on was given, had been perfected before the bringing of this action.

The court made a special finding of facts, with…