Stern v. Simpson

An appeal from a judgment upon a directed verdict for the plaintiff jn an action to recover upon certain promissory notes.

This case is closely related with that of Simpson v. Stern, 63 App.D.C. 161, 70 F.(2d) 765, between the same parties, decided by this court on April 9, 1934, certiorari. denied May 28, 1934. 292 U.S. 649, 54 S.Ct. 859, 78 L.Ed. 1499. We suggest that the opinion in that case be read together with our opinion in the present case.

It appears that the appellant, David L. Stern, was the owner of an unimproved building lot located in the District of Columbia, and that he obtained…