Seekel v. Norman
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Harrison Circidt Court. Action upon three promissory notes executed by Norman & Williams to Winch, and by him indorsed to plaintiff. There was a judgment against plaintiff upon a verdict lbr defendant Norman & Williams, and a judgment against them in favor of the state for the use of the school fund. Both, parties appeal.
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, J.
I. While the abstract shows that Winch, the payee and indorser of the notes in suit, was joined as a defendant with the makers, it fails to show what disposition of the action was made as to him. The other defendants, Norman & Williams, answering the petition, admit the execution and indorsement of the notes, and allege as defenses that the notes were given without consideration, and are usurious, having been given for the amount of interest accruing upon other notes at the rate of fifteen per centum per annum, and for no other consideration. They further allege that the notes have been paid;…
2Cases cited1 opinion
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