Borton

This is an action upon a promissory note. Plaintiff was awarded judgment and the defendants appeal.

The complaint alleges that on July 25, 1924, the defendants executed and delivered to plaintiff the following promissory note;

The answer admits the making of the note, but alleges that it was given without consideration. By a cross-complaint defendants seek to recover the sum of $3,920.98, alleged to be a balance of rent unpaid. By answer to the cross-complaint the plaintiff denied the indebtedness.

The court found that the promissory note was made and executed as alleged in the complaint; that the plaintiff is the owner and holder thereof; that the building mentioned in the promissory -note, and the furnishings mentioned therein, have been sold; that the only sum paid on said note was $1,079.62 interest; that the amount due and unpaid at the date of the judgment was $20,392.41; that defendants on or about February 11, 1924, were the owners of the building and premises known as the Regina Hotel, situated at 420 South Westlake Avenue, Los Angeles City; that defendants have sold said premises, together with the furniture and fixtures contained therein; that on February 11, 1924,…