Michael v. Holland

This appeal involves the question of the legal sufficiency of evidence to establish a valid gift of a simple debt by a creditor to his debtor.

The appellant, Joseph L. Michael, filed an action against the appellee, Albert Holland, to recover the sum of $300 which appellant claimed was due him because of a loan made to appellee. The cause was tried by the court which made a special finding of facts and stated conclusions of law thereon.

Appellant filed a timely motion for a new trial and he is appealing from the action if the trial court in overruling the same. The specified grounds thereof upon…