Midwest State Bank v. Gehan

This action was brought upon-a promissory note executed by defendant and one Carbaugh to plaintiff, dated August 6, 1920, for $10,068.69, and upon a promissory note .executed by Bern-Gehan Company to plaintiff, dated July 7, 1920, for $5,384, and indorsed by defendant. In so far as this appeal is concerned, the sole defense was a want of consideration. The jury found f01defendant on both causes of action. From, the judgment rendered pursuant thereto and from an order denying new trial, plaintiff appeals.

The evidence tends to show that in February, 1920, respondent and his brother, J. S.…