Steep v. Harpham

Plaintiff brings this action to recover on the following note:

“$1,661.00. February 14, 1925.

“One year after date, I promise to pay to the order of Miss May Steep, one thousand six hundred sixty-one and 00/100 dollars at 6 per cent, per annum.

“Value received.

“No.............. Due..................

“Ona Harpham.” .

Defendant filed an affidavit denying the execution of the note and gave notice under her plea of the general issue of the defense of want of consideration. As the important question in the case is whether the court should have directed a verdict for the defendant at the close of…