Oppenheim v. Barnes

Plaintiff sought judgment on four promissory notes in the aggregate sum of approximately $5,000. Defendant acknowledged execution, but pleaded payment in full and that three of the notes were executed without consideration. There was jury verdict and judgment for plaintiff for full amount, and defendant appeals.

Defendant contends that he was entitled to a directed verdict on the evidence offered to support his plea of full payment of the indebtedness and lack oFconsideration as to three of the notes. However, upon the fact issue, the jury found for plaintiff, and we cannot say the finding is…