Skaer v. American National Bank

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Marshall, J.:

The plaintiff commenced this action to enjoin the American National Bank of Augusta and L. L. Wilson, its director and liquidating agent, from selling, or attempting to sell, a promissory note, signed by the plaintiff, for $2,600, payable to the bank, and to cancel the note and hold it for naught. Judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff, and the defendants appeal.

The petition alleged that the note had been paid; that it had been given without any consideration therefor; that it had been given for the accommodation of the American…