Hawse v. Burgmire

This action was brought by Burgmire against Hawse on the following promissory note :

“Golden City, Colorado, April 16, 1872.

Six months after date I promise to pay H. Burgmire, or order, the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars, with twelve per cent interest from date. ■

Samuel Hawse.”

The declaration contained a special count on the promissory note, and also the consolidated common counts.

The defendant pleaded (1) the general issue and (2) that the cause of action arose without the State of Colorado more than two years before the commencement of the action.

By section 16, chapter 60, General…