Ruddell v. Landers

Tho appellee brought suit before a justice of the peace of Independence county, against the testator of the appellant, upon a promissory note, executed by the deceased to William E. (3-ibbs, or bearer, for $75, and transferred to appellee by delivery.

Upon the trial the justice of the peace found for'the plaintiff, and rendered judgment for the amount of the note and interest. Ruddell appealed to the circuit court, and upon a trial there had, before the court, a like finding and judgment wa^ held, and Ruddell appealed to this court.

Upon the trial in the circuit court, the appellee read the…