Malcomb v. Robinson

BROWN, Justice.

This action is by the personal representative of William L. Maleomb, deceased, against J. M. Robinson and L. M. Milligan, as administrator de bonis non of the estate of D. A. McRainey, on a promissory note executed by the Benson Hardware Company, a corporation, and indorsed, before delivery, by O. L. Benson, J. M. Robinson, and D. A. Mc-Rainey.

The defendants pleaded the general issue, in short by consent, with leave to give in evidence any matter that would constitute a defense to the action, with like leave to plaintiff to offer evidence in reply. This “opened the door” to…