Burch v. Ashburn

Bell, Judge:

Barbara K. Burch brought this suit against Thomas E. Ashburn for payment of a promissory note. Ashburn denied liability on the note and counterclaimed for damages for breach of a related partnership agreement between the parties. The case was tried to a jury. At the close of the evidence, the circuit court directed a verdict for Burch on the note and entered judgment thereon for $5,589.17 plus interest. The court also directed a verdict for Burch on Ashburn’s counterclaim. Ashburn appeals. We affirm the judgment on the note, but reverse the judgment on the counterclaim.

During the…