Shotwell v. First National Bank

*378This action is founded upon a claim, filed against decedent’s estate, upon a nonnegotiable promissory note, which recites, “For value received.” The claim was rejected in the county court, and, upon appeal to the district court, trial was begun to a jury, but a judgment was entered discharging the jury and rejecting the claim.

William W. Hoagland, of Omaha, died December 9, 1931, and Margaret B. Shotwell filed a claim against his estate, founded upon a note executed by Hoagland, which read as follows:

“November 20, 1931.

“For value received I promise to pay to Margaret B. Shotwell the sum of…