Mason v. Anthony

Appeal from the judgment of the Supreme Court.

The action was on a promissory note for $100, made by William Jackson, Jr., to the order of the defendant, and indorsed by him.

The defense was usury. The case was referred to a referee to hear and determine, who found in favor of the defendant. The General Term, on appeal, reversed the judgment, and ordered a new trial. Thereupon the defendant appealed to this court, stipulating that judgment absolute might be entered against him in case the order appealed from should be affirmed.

The facts found and stated by the referee clearly present the only…