Hodgson v. Pixlee

VAN OSDOL, Commissioner.

This is an action on a promissory note. Defendant interposed the defenses of limitation of actions, Section 516.110 RSMo 1949, V.A.M.S'., and illegality of consideration. Judgment was rendered plaintiff for $15,000 in accordance with a jury’s verdict. Defendant has appealed.

Herein upon appeal defendant-appellant contends the trial court erred in refusing to sustain defendant’s motion for directed verdict. Defendant-appellant asserts that the evidence shows the note was given for and in consideration of obligationsjncurred in gambling transactions; and, moreover, that…