Ewell v. Payne

The executor of William J. Payne, who died December 27, 1949, holding three confessed judgment notes payable on demand executed in 1947 by the decedent’s son, Leslie J. Payne, entered judgment thereon in the principal sum of $4,800, plus a collection fee of $480, on February 21, 1950. On motion, the judgment was opened but the lien retained. The defendant filed general issue pleas and pleas of payment and set off. There were various replications and rejoinders. The case was tried before the court and a jury which failed to agree. Upon retrial the jury rendered a verdict of $2,197.10 and…