Highley v. Metzger

Mr. Presiding Justice Horton

delivered the opinion of the court.

This suit was commenced by appellee to recover upon a promissory note made by appellant for the sum of §1,300. Appellant pleaded the general issue and want of consideration. To the latter plea a replication was filed, stating that there was a good and valuable consideration and concluding to the country. Ho rejoinder was filed to that replication. September 23, 1898, the usual notice and affidavit were filed to place this suit upon the short cause calendar. Hpon the notice thus filed were the general number and the term number,…