International Harvester Co. v. Fleming
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
On report. Assumpsit to recover a balance due on a note given by Ora A. Fleming and guaranteed 'by the defendant. Plea, the general issue with a brief statement alleging “that the consideration for which the supposed guaranty was made has wholly failed.” At the conclusion of the evidence the case was reported to the Law Court for determination. The case is stated in the opinion.
1Opinion of the CourtHanson, J.
Assumpsit to recover a balance due on a note given by Ora A. Fleming and guaranteed by the defendant.
*105On May 7, 1907, Ora A. Fleming of Lincoln, Maine, signed the following note as promissor:
“$675.00 Lincoln, Maine, 5-7 1907 BOSTON NUMBER
32068 Year 1907
On or before the first day of Oct., 1907, for value received, I promise to pay to International Harvester Company of America, or order, the sum of Six Hundred and Seventy-five Dollars no interest until due at 6 per cent, from date.
Payable at Lincoln, Me.
After maturity this note shall draw interest at 8 per cent.
It is expressly agreed that the…
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