Chrismer v. Chrismer

This is an appeal on questions of law from a judgment rendered in favor of the defendant by the Common Pleas Court of Preble County, in an action instituted by the payees of an instrument, claimed to be a promissory note, against the executor of the estate of Francis M. Chrismer, deceased, the maker. The payees, Yern Chrismer and Marie Chrismer, were the son and daughter-in-law, respectively, of Francis M. Chrismer, deceased, who was also known as F. M. Chrismer.

The instrument in question was as follows:

“$6,000 April 17, 1951.

“1 year after date I promise to pay to the order of Vern or Marie…