Bachman v. Junkin

This is an action upon a promissory note. In his answer defendant admitted the execution of the note, and, as a defense, pleaded that the note was given without consideration and as an accommodation to the payee thereof. Under this state of the pleadings, the defendant was properly required to first adduce his evidence. At its conclusion and on motion of the plaintiffs, the court discharged the jury and rendered judgment for the plaintiffs. Defendant has appealed.

In his brief for reversal defendant has advanced many •sound propositions of law, buttressed by ample authority, but, as we view…