Smith v. Foster

— In this action, the appellees, as plaintiffs, sued the appellants, as defendants, before a justice of the peace of Hamilton county, Indiana, upon a promissory note, of which the following is a copy :

“ $92.50. April the 22d, 1875.

“ Eight months after date, we promise to pay to Harry Peeky, or order, the sum of ninety-two dollars and fifty cents, for value received, without any relief whatever *596from valuation or appraisement laws. Interest after maturity. (Signed,) Hiram Smith,

“F. M. Lane.”

Before the justice, the appellants filed an answer, duly verified, denying the execution of the note. The…