Lentz v. Landers

This was an action to recover upon a promissory note for $3,500, given hy the defendant, L. D. Landers, to one A. H. Weber, and by Weber indorsed to the plaintiff, William G. Lentz. The de*120fendant admitted the execution of the note and nonpayment, but alleged that the note was without consideration, and that it was fraudulently obtained,, and charged that the plaintiff had notice of these defenses before purchasing the note. A verdict was returned by the jury in favor of the defendant, and judgment was thereupon entered. Plaintiff moved for a new trial, and appealed from the judgment and order…