Slyman v. Simon

This is an action to recover on three promissory notes. Plaintiff’s petition is in usual form, setting up in separate counts the execution and delivery on February 2, 1920, by defendants to plaintiff of said notes. The suit was instituted January 8, 1930.

Defendants’ answer was a general denial, and for affirmative defense pleaded lack of consideration, compromise, satisfaction, payment and discharge. The trial resulted in a verdict and judgment for defendants. After motion for new trial overruled, plaintiff appealed.

The record discloses that defendants, husband and wife, executed three notes…