Cecil v. Bridges

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Harvey, J.:

This is an action ón a promissory note. Defendants admitted its execution, but alleged that it was given without consideration to them and for the accommodation of the plaintiffs. The jury answered special questions and returned a general verdict for plaintiffs, on which judgment was entered. Defendants appeal and complain of the refusal to give an instruction requested, of instructions given, and that the answers to special questions are not in accord with the evidence.

The facts may be briefly stated as follows: Plaintiffs were real-estate…