Burroughs v. Ploof

This action is brought upon a promissory note. The defense was that the note was a part of a contract entered into with the Ohio & Great Western Seed Company of Napoleon, Ohio; that the note was without consideration, and was void, as against pub-*608lie policy; and that plaintiff . purchased with notice of such facts.

The note was dated at Lapeer, Mich., December 10, 1886, due on or before one year from date, and was payable to C. H. Williams or bearer, and was for $150, with use at 7 per cent. Embodied in the note, above the signature, is the following certificate:

“ For the purpose of obtaining…