McCracken v. Lavalle

Appellee filed his declaration in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County, alleging that the school trustees of the village and commons of Cahokia were indebted to him, and drew an order in his favor, as follows:

“ Cahokia, April 15, 1884.

The supervisor of the village and commons of Cahokia will please pay to Joseph Lavalle the sum of §117 for services rendered in watching the brick school house in said village with eight per cent per annum until paid.

Attest: Geo. W. Brackett.

Peter Haudean, 1 0 i i m , ss Albert White, \ Sch°o1 Trotees.”

Which order was accepted by appellant in manner following:

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