Grimes v. Ericson
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Appeal by defendant Spencer Ericson from an order of the district court for Kandiyohi county, Powers, J., denying a motion for a new trial, after a trial and directed verdict in favor of plaintiff for $260.86.
1Opinion of the CourtLovely, J.
This action was brought to recover $250 upon a dishonored check given by defendant Ericson to plaintiff, the paj^ee therein. At the close of the evidence the court directed a verdict in favor of plaintiff for the amount of the check and interest. The action as to the other defendants was dismissed. Ericson moved for a new trial, which was denied. From this order he appeals.
In his separate answer, defendant admitted the execution of the check, but alleged, in terms,
That there was no consideration whatsoever for the execution of and delivery of said check by defendant to said plaintiff, or, if…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- City of Winona v. Minnesota Railway Construction Co.Supreme Court of Minnesota · 1880
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