Hearson v. Graudine

This action was brought on a promissory note, made by defendants to James H. Scott, and by him assigned to plaintiff. With the general issue notice was given that defendants would prove, on the trial, facts showing a failure of consideration, and that the note had been assigned to plaintiff after it became due, and that he took it with full knowledge of the defenses that existed.

It is recited in the record, that both parties appeared by themselves and counsel, and that a trial was had before a jury, which resulted in a verdict for plaintiff. The bill of exceptions, however, shows the cause…