Sharp v. Gossett

This is an action on a promissory note, originating in the justice of the peace court. Verdict was rendered for defendant, and plaintiff appealed to the district court, where, on trial de novo, judgment was again rendered for defendant.Plaintiff appeals. The facts are as follows:

Defendant executed the promissory note in question to the Republic Life Insurance Company in payment of a premium on an insurance policy. Plaintiff acquired the note by transfer from the ' insurance company. Defendant proved at the trial of the cause that the note was obtained from him by fraud on the part of the…