Fairfield County Trust Co. v. Murphy

This is an action, commenced by writ and complaint dated February 14,1966, on a promissory note for $5000, executed by Gerald F. Bean and endorsed by the defendant. Only the defendant is sued by the plaintiff, the holder of the note.

The answer denies all allegations of the complaint and pleads three special defenses. A demurrer directed to the three defenses was sustained only as to the second special defense. The remaining special defenses plead failure of consideration for the defendant’s endorsement of the note in suit.

In its reply to the special defenses, the plaintiff pleads that it is a…