Barton v. Allbright

Allbright sued Barton on five promissory notes.' Answer, the general denial, with an agreement that the defendant might give in evidence thereunder all matters that could be pleaded as a defense. Trial by the court; finding for the plaintiff. Motion by the defendant for a new trial overruled. A bill of exceptions, containing the evidence, is a part of the record.

On the trial, the defendant offered in evidence, in bar of • the action, the record of a proceeding and judgment in attachment against the payee and assignor of the notes in suit, in which the appellant was garnisheed, and paid into…