Harper v. Davis

The cause of action sued on in this case was a promissory note given by EranMin. H. Harper to the appellant, and the defense was want of consideration. The appellant was, at the time it was given, Miss Laura J. Webb, but she married Mr. Harper in October, 1904, and he died June 10, 1907. The note is as follows:

“Still Pond,, March , 1904.

“I promise to pay to the order of Laura J. Webb three thousand dollars, without interest, after my death. Value received.”

She lived at Franklin H. Harper’s from 1882 until the fall of 1903, when the first Mrs. Harper died. She then lived for several months at…