La Due v. Bird

This is an action brought by the executor of an indorsee of a promissory note against the makers, T. J. Bird and Anna Bird, his wife. It was conceded at the trial that plaintiff was entitled to a verdict and judgment against T. J. Bird for full amount due on the note and for costs.

The defendant, Anna Bird, in her answer admitted the execution of the note, but denied all other allegations of the complaint and alleged the note was, as to her, without consideration. At the trial she testified:

“My husband brought me the paper, Exhibit C [the note in suit], and asked me to sign it. I signed it.…