Standard Oil Co. of Indiana v. Calvet

This action was brought to recover $983.45 and interest on a promissory note executed by defendants. Defendant Calvet failed to answer or make any appearance in the case. Defendant Peterson answered 'by admitting the execution of the note, but as a defense alleged a total failure of consideration for the execution thereof.

The facts relative to the execution of the note are alleged' to be as follows:

Defendant Calvet had been operating a garage in Elkton. He ■became indebted to plaintiff for gasoline and oil purchased from plaintiff to the extent of $983.45, In the month of March, 1922, two of…