Travis v. Unkart

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Gummere, Chief Justice.

This action was brought, to recover the amount due upon a promissory note for $2,676, *572executed by Mary E. Unkart (now deceased), to the order of the plaintiff, and endorsed by the defendant, Gustava Unkart, individually. The making and endorsement of the note were admitted, the defences being (1) that the signatures of the maker and endorser were obtained by threats and duress; and (2) that the note was without consideration.

The undisputed testimony in the ease showed that this note was given for the purpose of discharging two…