Vernon Center State Bank v. Mangelsen

Action by the payee against Mangelsen and Barnes, the makers, on a promissory note. Mangelsen was not served and did not appear, but the case went to trial against Barnes and a verdict in his favor. Plaintiff appeals from an order denying its alternative motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.

The note was for $800 and executed September 15, 1919. It represents money borrowed for the purchase of a tractor for farm use, Barnes signing for the accommodation of his tenant, Mangelsen. The note included the consent of the makers “that the time of payment hereof may be…