Drake v. Wallace

Mikell, Judge.

Eddie Drake filed the underlying action against Cedric Wallace, alleging that Wallace defaulted on a promissory note. In his answer, Wallace denied that he was indebted to Drake, although he admitted executing the note at issue. Following a bench trial, the court granted a directed verdict in favor of Wallace, based on a finding that the promissory note lacked consideration. After the denial of his motion for a new trial, Drake filed the present appeal, arguing that the court erred in granting Wallace’s motion for a directed verdict. We affirm.

The evidence demonstrates that…