Hickman v. Reineking

The plaintiff commencedtwo actions of debt against Sisloff and Reineking, before a justice of the peace. The suits were founded on three notes of $50.00 each, and one of $46.00. The process was served on Reineking and returned not found as to Sisloff. The judgments of the justice were appealed to the Circuit Court where the suits were consolidated. The defendant had leave to amend his defense, and, thereupon, as to the three notes of $50.00 each, pleaded nil debet, and swore to his plea. . The execution of the note for $46.00 was not denied. The Court gave judgment against the defendant for…