Brown v. Smedley
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Donovan, J. Assumpsit by Edward C. Brown against John H. Smedley on a promissory note. From a judgment for defendant, plaintiff brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMoore, C. J.
Plaintiff sued defendant upon a promissory note given by the defendant, dated December 29, 1896, payable to the order of George S. Davis three months after date. This note was indorsed by Mr. Davis. Two defenses were interposed: First, that of set-off for services rendered to Mr. Davis; and, second, failure of consideration. The case was tried before a jury, which rendered a verdict in favor of defendant. The case is brought here by writ of error.
Counsel insists the court erred in the following particulars: First, in its charge to the jury; second, in refusing to grant a new trial; third, in…
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