Forqueron v. Meter

Davison, J. —

This was an action by Wiliam A. and John D. Forqueron against Lewis Van Meter, upon a promissory note for the payment of 85 dollars and 64 cents.

The defendant answered, 1. That the note was without consideration. 2. That it was obtained by fraud, &c.

Verdict for the defendant. New trial refused, and judgment.

The proofs in support of the answer, were as follows: One Jacob Van Meter was the owner in fee of a certain tract of land in Cass county, which included a meadow lot containing eight acres, enclosed by a fence. On the 10th of March, 1848, an agreement was entered into between…