Curry v. Gleason

This action was brought to recover the sum of §1,058.32 loaned to the defendant by the plaintiff between the 1st day of January, 1887, and the 6th day of January, 1890. The defense set up in the answer was a general denial. The cause was tried at the circuit, before a jury, where the plaintiff testified to his claim in detail; and the defendant, as a witness in his own behalf, denied that he ever borrowed any money from the plaintiff, and denied his claim absolutely. The cause was submitted to the jury upon that contradictory testimony, and the jury found a verdict in favor of the plaintiff…