Reeves v. Smith

DIXON, Commissioner.

Plaintiff executrix filed suit upon a note dated May 28, 1948, executed by the defendant, Glenn Smith, and payable to his wife, Victoria E. Smith. At the close of the evidence, the court directed a verdict for the plaintiff for $5,186.40 principal of the note, $6,830.12 for interest, and $1,201.-65 for attorney fees. Defendant pleaded, among other defenses, the defense of payment.

Plaintiff, Alta Reeves, is the sister of Victoria E. Smith, who died March 11, 1968 at the age of 76. The defendant, Glenn W. Smith, was the husband of Victoria E. Smith, and he was 76 or 77 years…