Columbia Restaurant v. Sadnovick

MILLS, Judge.

On June 18, 1928, the Columbia Restaurant, a partnership composed of George and Mike Despot, gave its check for $826 in payment for two transfers of mineral rights from J. S. Belcher to George Despot. On the same day a check for $413, made' payable to the Restaurant, was given by defendant, Ben Sadno-viek, to George Despot. The restaurant brings this action upon the latter instrument. The defense is want of consideration.

George Despot testifies that the check sued upon was received in payment of a half interest in the mineral rights acquired by him from Belcher. At the time of…