Kohagen-Mendenhall Co. v. Joyce

Thomas Gallagher, Justice.

Action on a promissory note dated September 29, 1941, due December 1, 1941, wherein defendant is the maker and plaintiff the payee. Defendant admitted execution of the note, but denied that it was supported by a valid consideration. The court made findings and ordered judgment for plaintiff, and from an order denying defendant’s motion for amended findings or a new trial, this appeal is taken.

The note was executed and delivered by defendant to plaintiff as the purchase price of certain real estate in Duluth. At the time of its delivery, defendant received from…