Smith v. LeVesque

Mitchell, J.:

The appellee, Ida L. LeYesque, as sole heir at law of Alfred D. LeYesque, and J. C. Anderson, as Sheriff and ex-officio administrator of the estate of Alfred D. LeYesque, deceased, brought suit in attachment against appellant, a non-resident, the basis of the suit being a promissory note given by appellant to said Alfred D. LeYesque.

Appellant pleaded failure of consideration ; the cause was tried, and the jury found for appellees, and assessed their damages at the full amount of the note, including interest.

Motion for new trial was made, which was overruled, and the defendant…