Pugh v. Turner

Mary Virginia Scott Turner instituted this suit, individually and as independent executrix of the will of her then husband, J. H. Scott, to recover on two negotiable promissory notes, aggregating $8,832.00, plus interest and other charges. Such notes were executed by petitioner, T. O. Pugh, to J. H. Scott, and at the time of their execution they were secured by a mortgage on Pugh’s farm machinery and wheat crop. Pugh defended the suit, on the contention that, at Scott’s suggestion, it was agreed between them that if Pugh would sell his machinery and bring the proceeds to Scott, together with…