Merryman v. McQuillan
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Error from District Court, Comanche County; Cham Jones, Judge. Action by M. McQuillan against Clyde Merryman. Judgment for plaintiff, ’ and defendant brings error.
1Per curiam
March 18, 1914, plaintiff sued defendant to recover the balance owing on certain past-due promissory notes signed by defendant in favor of plaintiff. Defendant answered admitting the execution of the notes sued on, but alleged the defenses of fraud in their procurement, lack of consideration, and payment. At the trial, September 7, 1915, plaintiff introduced his evidence and rested, whereupon defendant moved the court to direct a verdict in his favor, for the reason that the evidence was said to be insufficient to justify a recovery “in behalf of the plaintiff and against the defendant.” Said…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Kirkland v. TrezevantSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1913
- Bilby v. Continental Gin Co.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1916
- Culbertson v. Walton Trust Co.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1915
- Greenless v. BeckettSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1915
3Cited by2 opinions
- Bulgin v. American Law Book Co.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1920
- Miller v. Drumm Commission Co.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1920