Court of Appeals of Georgia April 23, 1984, 68103 (Berkman v. Commercial Bank)

Pope, Judge.

Samuel Berkman appeals the grant of a directed verdict in favor of The Commercial Bank, Douglasville, Georgia on a suit upon a note. The sole issue at trial was the adequacy of consideration. Held:

1. In March 1981 Berkman signed a note with The Commercial Bank. This was done in connection with Berkman assuming the duties of general partner in an Atlanta restaurant, Burt’s Place.