Gordon v. Lynch

OPINION

By the Court,

Thompson, J.:

In the district court Gordon brought suit against Lynch on a promissory note. The note was dated December 1957, signed by Lynch as maker in favor of Gordon as payee in the principal amount of $10,800, and payable $200 a month commencing January 3, 1958. By his complaint Gordon claimed the principal amount to be due. The responsive pleading of Lynch disclaimed liability, asserting, among other defenses, absence of consideration for the note. In addition, Lynch asserted a counterclaim for $2,000 installments paid according to the terms of the note. Gordon’s…