OREGON BANK v. BAARDSON


473 P.2d 1015 (1970)

The OREGON BANK, an Oregon Corporation, Respondent, v. Andrew B. BAARDSON, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided September 11, 1970.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert L. Myers, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the briefs were Shuler, Rankin, Myers & Walsh, Portland.

Warren Hastings, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Galbreath & Pope, Milton-Freewater, and Phillips, Coughlin, Buell & Phillips, Portland.


DENECKE, Justice.

The plaintiff bank brought an action to recover on two promissory notes signed by the defendant and Lee Williams as comakers. The defendant answered alleging that he was an accommodation maker and was discharged from his obligation because the bank impaired collateral given by his co-maker, Williams. The only issues were those raised by the answer and a counterclaim. The court directed a verdict for plaintiff and defendant appeals.

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