M & I Bank v. First American National Bank

Five issues are presented on appeal:

1. Are certain of the findings of fact and conclusions of law entitled to no weight upon this appeal because they are inconsistent with the trial court’s memorandum opinion?

2. Did the deceased ratify her signature upon the March 2 guaranty by entering the September 7 agreement?

3. Did the deceased waive the right to assert the defense of forgery against the March 2 guaranty?

4. Is the estate estopped from asserting the defense of forgery against the March 2 guaranty?

5. Is the bank’s claim allowable on the basis of the September 7 agreement itself ?

Findings of…