Melbo v. Rinn

Otis, Justice.

Two actions on promissory notes against separate defendants have been consolidated. The notes were executed in connection with sales which defendants allege were fraudulently induced. The court found that plaintiff took the notes with notice they were usurious and that he was not a holder in due course. It directed verdicts in favor of defendants. Plaintiff appeals from the judgments and from orders denying his motions for a new trial.

At the time of these transactions, plaintiff was engaged in the business of selling and installing water softeners under the trade name “Lindsay…